Gliclazide Tablet Benefits & Uses

Gliclazide Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Other Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Gliclazide Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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

Gliclazide Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gliclazide Tablet is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness

Moderate

Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

Mild

Fainting
Bradycardia
Change in vision
Weakness
Skin Rash
Confusion

Common

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
पेट दर्द
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Rash
Itching or burning
Urticaria

Gliclazide Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Gliclazide Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Gliclazide should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Gliclazide Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Gliclazide may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Gliclazide should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Gliclazide Tablet on the Kidneys?

Gliclazide can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gliclazide Tablet on the Liver?

Gliclazide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gliclazide Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Gliclazide rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gliclazide Tablet with Other Drugs

Gliclazide Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Gliclazide Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gliclazide Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes Type 1
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Frequently asked Questions about Gliclazide Tablet

Is this Gliclazide Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gliclazide Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gliclazide Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Gliclazide Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Gliclazide Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gliclazide Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gliclazide Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Gliclazide Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gliclazide Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Gliclazide Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe