Gliclazide 80mg XR
SKU GME032
Product Introduction
Gliclazide 80mg XR contains Gliclazide. 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 80mg XR
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood sugar control
- Combination therapy for diabetes when two or more ingredients are present
Benefits of Gliclazide 80mg XR
- Helps control fasting and post-meal sugar
- Combination tablets can reduce pill burden
- Supports long-term diabetes management
What is Gliclazide 80mg XR used for?
Gliclazide 80mg XR is used in the therapeutic area linked with its active ingredient and dosage form.
How should Gliclazide 80mg XR be used?
Gliclazide 80mg 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 work?
Gliclazide works by acting on biological pathways related to its medicine class. This helps support its role in the condition for which the active ingredient is selected.
What are common side effects of Gliclazide?
Common side effects may include stomach upset, headache, dizziness, tiredness, rash or other medicine-specific effects. Side effects can vary from person to person and by formulation.
What should be checked before using Gliclazide 80mg XR?
Check the active ingredient, strength, pack size, manufacturer, expiry, storage instructions and whether the medicine is suitable for people with allergy history, liver or kidney problems, pregnancy, breastfeeding and possible medicine interactions or those taking interacting medicines.
Gliclazide: 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