About gliclazide modified release
Sulfonylurea blood-glucose-lowering medicine
Used for
- Treats type 2 diabetes alongside diet and exercise.
Usual adult dose
Usually 30–120 mg once daily with breakfast; dose is adjusted to blood glucose.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar, sometimes severe
- Nausea or indigestion
- Weight gain
- Skin rash or itching
Important warnings
- Low blood sugar risk increases with missed meals, exercise, alcohol, or other diabetes medicines.
- Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Use cautiously with liver or kidney problems.
- Seek urgent care for severe low blood sugar or allergic skin reactions.
Pregnancy
Generally not recommended; insulin is usually preferred. Treatment should be reviewed by a clinician before or during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Generally not recommended because effects on a nursing infant are uncertain; an alternative may be preferred.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines can increase low blood sugar.
- Some antibiotics and antifungals can increase gliclazide effects.
- Corticosteroids and some asthma medicines can raise blood glucose.
- Alcohol may 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.