Reclimet OD 60 15S

Composition

Gliclazide (modified release) 60 mg

Uses of Reclimet OD 60 15S

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve blood glucose control, as an adjunct to diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed.

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• •Once-daily modified-release control
• •Helps reduce HbA1c when taken regularly
• •Can be combined with other antidiabetics as prescribed

How it works

Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells and improves peripheral glucose utilization. The modified-release formulation provides sustained glucose-lowering over 24 hours.

Directions for use

Oral tablet (modified release). Take once daily preferably with breakfast, swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew/split unless advised. Dose is individualized by the doctor; take regularly and monitor blood glucose. If a dose is missed, take the next dose at the usual time (do not double).

Side effects

Common side effects of Reclimet OD 60 15S may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• •nausea
• •stomach upset
• •diarrhoea
• •constipation