Gliclakem M500 Tablets (15'S) (15'S) Gliclazide 80 Mg + Metformin 500 Mg By Alkem1

What is it used for?
This medicine is used with diet and exercise to control high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes when one medicine alone is not enough.

How does it work?
Gliclazide helps the pancreas release more insulin. Metformin reduces glucose production by the liver and helps the body use insulin more effectively.

How to take/use it
Take it exactly as prescribed, preferably with or after food, and at the same time each day. Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice. If a dose is missed, follow the prescribed instructions and do not take a double dose.

Common side effects
Low blood sugar, especially if meals are skipped; nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort, loss of appetite, and a metallic taste. Metformin-related stomach effects often improve with continued use.

Precautions
Regular blood sugar monitoring is important. Carry a source of sugar in case symptoms of low blood sugar occur, such as sweating, shaking, dizziness, or confusion. Inform the doctor about kidney or liver disease, heart failure, severe infection, dehydration, or heavy alcohol use. Medical advice may be needed before surgery or certain X-ray scans using contrast dye. Seek urgent medical help for severe weakness, breathing difficulty, persistent vomiting, or unusual sleepiness.