Euglycin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Euglycin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Euglycin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Euglycin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Euglycin safe for pregnant women?
Euglycin rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Euglycin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Euglycin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Euglycin on the Kidneys?
Euglycin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Euglycin on the Liver?
Using Euglycin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Euglycin on the Heart?
Euglycin is not harmful for the heart.
Euglycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Euglycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Euglycin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Euglycin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Euglycin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Euglycin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Euglycin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Euglycin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Euglycin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Euglycin
Consumption of alcohol and Euglycin together may have severe effects on your health.
Euglycin can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Yes, Euglycin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.
Yes, Euglycin commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Euglycin with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Yes, Euglycin can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, Euglycin has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between Euglycin and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.
Euglycin is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.
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