Dianorm M Tablet

Composition

Metformin 500 mg (as sustained/extended release) + Gliclazide 80 mg (immediate release)

Uses of Dianorm M Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus to control blood sugar when diet/exercise and single therapy are insufficient

• •Lowers blood sugar with dual mechanism
• •Improves fasting and post-meal glucose
• •Helps reduce HbA1c
• •Useful when single agent is inadequate

How it works

Metformin decreases glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity. Gliclazide (a sulfonylurea) increases insulin release from pancreatic beta cells, lowering blood sugar.

Directions for use

Take with meals as prescribed (often once or twice daily depending on formulation). Do not crush/chew sustained-release metformin tablets. Do not skip meals to reduce risk of hypoglycaemia; monitor blood glucose.

Side effects

Common side effects of Dianorm M Tablet may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia
• •nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
• •metallic taste
• •dizziness
• •weight gain

Warnings & precautions