GLIZID-M XR 60MG Tablets

Uses and Benefits of GLIZID-M XR 60MG Tablets (Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg)

This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when diet, exercise and a single medicine alone are not enough to control blood sugar.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
• Used along with diet and exercise as advised by your doctor
• Sometimes used together with other diabetes medicines or insulin

HOW IT WORKS

• Gliclazide stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin
• Metformin reduces the amount of sugar made by the liver
• Metformin also helps the body's cells use insulin more effectively
• Together they help lower blood sugar more effectively than either alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for type 1 diabetes
• Not used for diabetic ketoacidosis
• Not a treatment for weight loss
• Not meant for occasional or one-time use to lower sugar quickly

This medicine works best when taken regularly and combined with a healthy lifestyle. Regular blood sugar monitoring and doctor follow-up are important while using it.

Side Effects of GLIZID-M XR 60MG Tablets (Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhoea or stomach upset
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Mild weakness

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin rash or itching
• Weight gain

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Symptoms of low blood sugar such as shakiness, sweating, confusion, fast heartbeat, or fainting
• Signs of lactic acidosis such as severe tiredness, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, or unusual stomach pain
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing
• Unusual bleeding or bruising

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use GLIZID-M XR 60MG Tablets (Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with or just after meals to reduce stomach upset and lower the risk of low blood sugar
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says it is fine
• Take it at the same time(s) each day to maintain steady blood sugar levels
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well; diabetes control needs long-term treatment
• Do not stop or change the dose without consulting your doctor

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember with food
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Safety Information and Precautions for GLIZID-M XR 60MG Tablets (Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg)

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to gliclazide, metformin, or other sulfonylurea medicines
• Have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Have severe kidney or liver disease
• Have severe infection, dehydration, or are about to undergo surgery or a contrast dye scan
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding without medical advice

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney, liver or heart problems
• Drink alcohol regularly
• Are elderly or have a history of low blood sugar episodes
• Are scheduled for surgery or any imaging test using contrast dye
• Have a G6PD deficiency or porphyria

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other diabetes medicines or insulin
• Steroids and certain blood pressure medicines
• Alcohol
• Certain antibiotics and painkillers (like NSAIDs)
• Water tablets (diuretics)
• Beta-blockers, which can mask low blood sugar symptoms

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid alcohol as it increases the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis.

Will this medicine cause low blood sugar?

Yes, especially if meals are skipped or delayed; always carry a sugar source with you.

Can I take this medicine during pregnancy?

• Only if your doctor specifically advises it, as alternative treatments may be preferred during pregnancy.
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