Reclimet XR

Composition of Reclimet XR

Reclimet XR contains Gliclazide (60mg) + Metformin (500mg). It belongs to the Biguanide (antihyperglycemic) class of medicines.

Uses of Reclimet XR

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus—helps control high blood sugar
• used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines along with diet and exercise

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Helps reduce HbA1c
• Low risk of hypoglycemia when used alone
• Weight-neutral or modest weight reduction

How Reclimet XR works

Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine. It also improves insulin sensitivity, helping body tissues use glucose more effectively.

How to take Reclimet XR

Take orally as prescribed, usually once daily with the evening meal (or as directed). Swallow XR tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or split. Take at the same time each day; continue diet and exercise plan.

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 Reclimet-XR 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. It can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Reclimet XR

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

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• metallic taste
• flatulence
• headache
• vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term)

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 Reclimet XR

Warnings and precautions

Risk of lactic acidosis (rare but serious)—seek urgent care for fast breathing, severe weakness, unusual muscle pain, drowsiness, or abdominal discomfort. Use with caution in kidney impairment; dose adjustment/avoid may be needed—monitor eGFR. Temporarily stop before/after iodinated contrast imaging or major surgery as advised. Use caution in liver disease, alcohol use, dehydration, and in elderly. May cause low blood sugar when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas.

Do not take Reclimet XR 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. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol (increases lactic acidosis risk), iodinated contrast media, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., topiramate, acetazolamide), cimetidine, certain diuretics, corticosteroids, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics; insulin/sulfonylureas increase hypoglycemia risk when combined

How to store Reclimet XR

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

Expert advice for Reclimet XR

Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Reclimet-XR Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. 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). Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Reclimet-XR Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. 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).

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Biguanide (antihyperglycemic)