About gliclazide
Sulfonylurea diabetes medicine
Used for
- Treats type 2 diabetes alongside diet and exercise.
Usual adult dose
Usually started at 30 mg once daily with breakfast; adjusted gradually, up to 120 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Nausea or indigestion
- Abdominal pain or diarrhoea
- Skin rash
Important warnings
- Low blood sugar risk increases with missed meals, exercise, or alcohol.
- Not suitable for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Use caution with liver or kidney problems.
- Modified-release tablets should be swallowed whole.
Pregnancy
Generally not recommended during pregnancy; insulin is usually preferred.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended while breastfeeding because of possible infant low blood sugar.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines can increase low blood sugar risk.
- Some antibiotics and antifungals can increase gliclazide effects.
- Corticosteroids may raise blood glucose.
- Alcohol can increase low blood sugar risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.