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Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR
SKU GME029
Product Introduction
Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR contains Gliclazide + Metformin. It is used in type 2 diabetes to help control high blood sugar and reduce glucose spikes after meals.
How to use
Take at the same time each day. Metformin and many combination diabetes tablets are commonly taken with food to reduce stomach upset.
How it works
Gliclazide improves blood sugar control through one or more actions such as reducing glucose production, improving insulin response, increasing insulin release or removing extra glucose through urine.
Common side effects
Common effects may include stomach upset, nausea, low blood sugar with some combinations, increased urination or mild weakness.
Important information
Monitor glucose trends and use care in kidney disease, dehydration, older age or combination therapy that may lower blood sugar.
Uses of Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood sugar control
- Combination therapy for diabetes when two or more ingredients are present
Benefits of Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR
- Helps control fasting and post-meal sugar
- Combination tablets can reduce pill burden
- Supports long-term diabetes management
What is Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR used for?
Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR is used in type 2 diabetes management and blood-sugar control.
How should Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR be used?
Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR is usually taken by mouth with water. Timing and frequency can vary by therapy area, so the product leaflet or professional direction should be followed.
How does Gliclazide + Metformin work?
Gliclazide + Metformin works by reducing glucose production in the liver and improving the body’s response to insulin. This helps support its role in blood-sugar control in type 2 diabetes.
What are common side effects of Gliclazide + Metformin?
Common side effects may include nausea, diarrhoea, stomach upset, metallic taste, loss of appetite or weakness. Side effects can vary from person to person and by formulation.
What should be checked before using Gliclazide 60mg + Metformin 500mg XR?
Check the active ingredient, strength, pack size, manufacturer, expiry, storage instructions and whether the medicine is suitable for people with kidney disease, liver disease, heavy alcohol use, dehydration, severe infection or planned contrast scans or those taking interacting medicines.
Gliclazide: Active ingredient in this product, Metformin: Active ingredient in this product, Diabetes Care: Therapeutic group for this medicine, size: Number of, or units in one, Strength: Amount of active ingredient in each unit