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Diamicron MR 60
Brand Name :
Diamicron MR 60
Generic Name :
Gliclazide
Partner :
Servier
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Diamicron MR 60 Leaflet
What is this drug and what is it used for?
DIAMICRON MR 60 mg is a medicine that reduces blood sugar levels (oral antidiabetic medicine belonging to the sulfonylurea group).
DIAMICRON MR 60 mg is used in a certain form of diabetes (type 2 diabetes mellitus) in adults, when diet, exercise and weight loss alone do not have an adequate effect on keeping blood sugar at the correct level.
How is this drug given?
Dose
The recommended dose is half to two tablets (maximum 120 mg) in a single intake at breakfast time. This depends on the response to treatment.
Route and method of administration
Oral use.
Swallow your half tablet or whole tablet(s) in one piece. Do not chew or crush.
The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Take your tablet(s) with a glass of water at breakfast time (and preferably at the same time each day).
You must always eat a meal after taking your tablet(s).
Possible side effects:
The most commonly observed side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Eye disorders