• Like all sulfonylureas, Gliclazide acts as an insulin secretagogue. It lowers blood sugar by stimulating the release of insulin by pancreatic beta cells and by inducing increased activity of intracellular insulin receptors

Therapeutic Indications Of Diamicron MR 60 Mg Tablets

• It is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (non-insulin-dependent). It is used when diet and exercising have failed to control your diabetes

Method Of Administration Of Diamicron MR 60 Mg Tablets

• This medicine is intended for adults only.
• Take as indicated by your doctor.
• Take with food.
• Take extended-release tablets whole. Do not break, crush or chew.
• It is important to follow the diet and exercise plan set by your doctor.
• Extended-release tablets: the recommended starting dose is 30 mg once daily with breakfast.
• Your doctor might increase it gradually to a maximum of 120 mg daily
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.