Dosage: Usually, take 1 tablet once daily, preferably with or just before your first main meal (commonly breakfast), or as directed by your doctor. Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet, as it is designed for slow release. Consistency: Take the tablet at the same time every day to maintain steady blood sugar control. Monitoring: Regularly check your blood sugar levels to see how well the medication is working. Missed Dose: If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is near the time of your next dose. Do not double the dose to make up. Lifestyle: Follow your doctor’s advice on diet and exercise to enhance the medication’s effectiveness.
Each tablet of DIAMICRON 60 mg MR contains 60 mg of gliclazide as the active ingredient and a number of inactive ingredients. The inactive ingredients in DIAMICRON 60 mg MR tablets include lactose monohydrate, maltodextrin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica. The tablets are gluten free.
Allergy Warning: Do not use if you are allergic to gliclazide or other sulfonylureas. Not for Type 1 Diabetes: This medication is intended for type 2 diabetes only, and is not suitable for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before use; generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Hypoglycemia Risk: Watch for symptoms like sweating, dizziness, shakiness, hunger, irritability, or confusion. Always carry a source of fast-acting sugar (e.g., glucose tablets or juice) to treat low blood sugar. Alcohol: Limit or avoid alcohol intake as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Liver & Kidney Issues: Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, as dose adjustments may be necessary.
Effective Blood Sugar Control: Helps reduce and maintain stable blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Once-Daily Dosing: Modified-release formulation allows for convenient once-a-day intake, improving compliance. Steady Medication Release: Provides gradual release of gliclazide, minimizing blood sugar spikes and reducing hypoglycemia risk. Stimulates Insulin Production: Encourages the pancreas to produce more insulin, helping the body regulate blood sugar better. Improves Insulin Sensitivity: Enhances the body’s response to insulin, supporting better glucose uptake by cells. May Reduce Diabetes Complications: Consistent blood sugar control helps lower the risk of complications such as nerve damage, kidney disease, and cardiovascular problems. Can Be Combined with Other Medications: Often used alongside other antidiabetic drugs or insulin under medical supervision for better glucose control.
Drug Class: Sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic agent. Mechanism of Action: Stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas and improves insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues. Indication: Used for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise alone are insufficient to control blood sugar. Formulation: Modified-release tablet designed for once-daily dosing, ensuring a steady release of medication. Onset & Duration: Starts lowering blood glucose within hours; effects last throughout the day. Combination Therapy: Can be used alongside other antidiabetic drugs or insulin under medical supervision. Lifestyle: Maintaining a healthy diet and regular physical activity enhances treatment effectiveness. Storage: Store below 25°C, keep in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
Not for Type 1 Diabetes: Gliclazide is not suitable for individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Combination Therapy: May be used in combination with other antidiabetic medications or insulin, as prescribed by your doctor. Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen to enhance the effectiveness of the medication. Not for Type 1 Diabetes: Gliclazide is not suitable for individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Combination Therapy: May be used in combination with other antidiabetic medications or insulin, as prescribed by your doctor. Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen to enhance the effectiveness of the medication. Not for Type 1 Diabetes: Gliclazide is not suitable for individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Combination Therapy: May be used in combination with other antidiabetic medications or insulin, as prescribed by your doctor. Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen to enhance the effectiveness of the medication.