Introduction

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Uses of Glucozid MR 30

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Glucozid MR 30

Upset stomach
Indigestion

How to use Glucozid MR 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. Glucozid MR 30 is to be taken with food.

How Glucozid MR 30 works

is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.

What if you forget to take Glucozid MR 30?

You should skip a dose of Glucozid MR 30 if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.

Quick Tips

Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Diamicron XR 60 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, tremor 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).

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glucozid MR 30.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Glucozid MR 30 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Glucozid MR 30 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Glucozid MR 30 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Glucozid MR 30 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glucozid MR 30 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nThese patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may take a long time to come back to normal
CAUTION – Liver: Glucozid MR 30 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glucozid MR 30 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.