Diaclide 60MR Tablet

Composition of Diaclide 60MR Tablet

Diaclide 60MR Tablet contains Gliclazide (60mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea (second generation) class of medicines.

Uses of Diaclide 60MR Tablet

• Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when diet
• exercise and weight reduction alone are insufficient; helps control blood glucose levels.

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• Once-daily modified-release dosing
• Helps improve HbA1c over time
• Reduces symptoms of high blood sugar such as excessive thirst and urination

How Diaclide 60MR Tablet works

Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels. The modified-release formulation provides a prolonged effect to help maintain stable blood glucose control.

How to take Diaclide 60MR Tablet

Oral tablet (modified release). Typically taken once daily with breakfast; swallow whole with water—do not crush, chew, or split. Use exactly as prescribed and monitor blood glucose regularly; avoid skipping meals.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Diaclide 60MR Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Diaclide 60MR Tablet

Most side effects of Diaclide 60MR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• weight gain
• skin rash
• itching

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Diaclide 60MR Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia (higher with missed meals, heavy exercise, alcohol, elderly, renal/hepatic impairment); educate on recognizing and treating low sugar. Use with caution in kidney or liver disease; dose adjustment/alternative may be needed. Not recommended in type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or severe infections/major surgery (may need insulin). Inform doctor about G6PD deficiency (risk of haemolysis). Avoid driving/operating machinery if symptoms of hypoglycaemia occur.

Do not take Diaclide 60MR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antidiabetics/insulin (increased hypoglycaemia risk), alcohol (may cause hypoglycaemia), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), fluconazole/miconazole (increase gliclazide levels), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin), NSAIDs/salicylates (enhance hypoglycaemia), corticosteroids/thiazide diuretics (increase blood glucose), rifampicin (reduces effect), warfarin (may alter anticoagulant effect)

How to store Diaclide 60MR Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Diaclide 60MR Tablet

Try to take it with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Diaclide 60MR Tablet affects you. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice). Diaclide 60MR Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

STATURE LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea (second generation)

Chemical class:

Sulfonylurea