Icozide 30

Composition of Icozide 30

Icozide 30 contains Gliclazide (30mg).

Uses of Icozide 30

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Icozide 30mg Tablet is a medicine used for managing type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Keeping blood sugar in balance supports overall health
• improves energy levels
• and helps prevent issues like nerve damage
• kidney problems
• and heart disease. It is beneficial to maintain a stable and active lifestyle while managing diabetes more effectively.

How Icozide 30 works

Icozide 30mg Tablet is a diabetes medicine that helps lower blood sugar by increasing insulin release from the pancreas. It works by stimulating the pancreatic cells to produce more insulin, which helps move sugar from the blood into the cells for energy. It also helps the body use insulin more effectively and may support blood vessel health.

How to take Icozide 30

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Icozide 30mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

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 Icozide 30mg 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

Taking more Icozide than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Icozide 30

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Icozide 30

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Icozide. Some combinations can change how Icozide works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Icozide 30

Store Icozide below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Icozide 30

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 Icozide 30mg 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). Icozide 30mg Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ICON PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC

Chemical class:

Sulfonylurea