Gliclazide Tablets

Gliclazide Tablets

Gliclazide tablets come in two strengths: 40mg and 80mg

What are Gliclazide Tablets?

Gliclazide is a treatment for type 2 diabetes used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels. It can be given on its own or alongside other antidiabetic medicines or insulin.

How does Gliclazide work as a treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?

Gliclazide works by increasing the amount of insulin that your pancreas produces. This results in lower blood sugar levels and the reduction of diabetic symptoms.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). 

The cause of diabetes varies by type. However, no matter what type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood and to much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health problems.

Chronic diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Potentially reversible diabetes: Prediabetes and gestational diabetes.

Gestational diabetes: occurs during pregnancy but may resolve after the baby is delivered.

Emergency supplys of Gliclazide:
 

Gliclazide is a prescription only medicine and an Emergency Supply can only be issued if you are currently being prescribed this medication by your GP for Diabetes.  You will need to fill out a questionnaire, which is then reviewed to make sure Gliclazide is a suitable treatment for you. You will also need to upload proof that you have used this item before. If your order is approved, your Gliclazide can be sent directly to you.

Warnings and Precautions

Always take this medication exactly as directed by your GP.

Keep out of sight and Reach of children.

If you are taking any new medications even over the counter medicines whilst taking Gliclazide you should make your GP aware to prevent interactions.

Ingredients:
 

Active ingredients: Gliclazide

How do I take Gliclazide Tablets?

Gliclazide must be used exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are unsure contact your GP.
 

Recommended starting dose is usually:

Weeks 1 and 2: 40 mg once daily in the morning
Increased if necessary by GP in increments of 40 mg every 2 weeks, according to blood glucose levels

Weeks 3 and 4: 80 mg once daily in the morning
 

The usual dose is 80 to 160 mg daily (max. 240 mg daily).

Your doctor may adjust your dose. 

• Best taken with breakfast and at the same time each day

• Take with a glass of water

What are the side effects of Gliclazide Tablets?
 

• Dizziness

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Confusion

• Weakness

• Sweating

• Changes in vision

• Decreased heartbeat

• Stomach pain

• Constipation

• Skin rash

• Low blood sugar levels

Any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects seek medical assitance as soon as possible.