Zuker-Mf Tablet

Composition of Zuker-Mf Tablet

Zuker-Mf Tablet contains Gliclazide (60mg) + Metformin (500mg). It belongs to the Biguanide + Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Zuker-Mf Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to improve blood sugar control when diet and exercise alone are insufficient); often used when metformin alone is not adequately controlling glucose.

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Helps achieve better HbA1c control than monotherapy
• May reduce diabetes-related complications with sustained control

How Zuker-Mf Tablet works

Metformin decreases glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, reducing blood glucose levels. Glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, helping lower blood sugar.

How to take Zuker-Mf Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once or twice daily with food to reduce stomach upset and risk of low blood sugar. Swallow whole with water; do not skip meals while on this medicine.

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 Zuker MF OD 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 Zuker-Mf Tablet

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• metallic taste
• hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• dizziness
• headache
• weight gain

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 Zuker-Mf Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia (especially if meals are skipped, with alcohol, or with excess exercise). Metformin may rarely cause lactic acidosis—seek urgent care for rapid breathing, severe weakness, drowsiness, abdominal pain. Use with caution in kidney impairment, liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, elderly patients; dose adjustment/avoidance may be needed. Temporary discontinuation may be required before/after iodinated contrast procedures or major surgery as advised by doctor. Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c regularly.

Do not take Zuker-Mf 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 risk of hypoglycaemia and lactic acidosis), iodinated contrast media, insulin/other antidiabetic drugs (additive hypoglycaemia), corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics (may raise glucose), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), ACE inhibitors (may increase hypoglycaemia risk), quinolones, rifampicin, phenytoin, cimetidine

How to store Zuker-Mf Tablet

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

Expert advice for Zuker-Mf Tablet

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 Zuker MF OD 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 Zuker MF OD 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:

BIOCON LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Biguanide + Sulfonylurea