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Comprid 80 mg

Tablet

Generic: Gliclazide

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Sulfonylurea (Oral Antidiabetic)

Indications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, when diet, exercise and weight reduction alone are not adequate.

Pharmacology

Gliclazide is a second-generation sulfonylurea. It stimulates insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas and so lowers blood glucose; it needs functioning beta cells to work.

Dosage & Administration

Conventional tablet: start with 40-80 mg daily with breakfast; up to 160 mg as a single dose, higher doses divided; maximum 320 mg daily. Modified release tablet: start with 30 mg once daily with breakfast, adjusted every 2-4 weeks; maximum 120 mg once daily.

Side Effects

Hypoglycaemia, weight gain, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea or constipation and skin rash. Blood disorders and liver dysfunction are rare.

Precautions & Warnings

Take regular meals and do not skip breakfast, to avoid hypoglycaemia. Use with caution in the elderly, in renal or hepatic impairment and in G6PD deficiency. Monitor blood glucose regularly.

Contraindications

Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe renal or hepatic impairment, pregnancy, breast-feeding, use with miconazole and hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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