Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimary uses of Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
₹16.24
MRP₹38 57% OFF
₹1.62/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of Gefor Tablet
Gefor Tablet side effects
Common
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Altered taste, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection.
How to use Gefor Tablet
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. Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
This medicine may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.
This medicine may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.
How Gefor Tablet works
Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin. Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
In Depth Information on Gefor Tablet
Expert advice for Gefor Tablet
- Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine to lower blood sugar.
- You should continue to exercise regularly and take a healthy diet.
- You may experience an upset stomach with nausea and diarrhoea in the first two weeks. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Tell your doctor if you experience rapid breathing, ongoing nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.
- Limit alcohol consumption when taking Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet.
Gefor Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Gefor Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Use of Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Patient Concerns
No Patient Concerns found for this medicine
User Submitted Feedback For Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet
Patients taking Gefor 80mg/500mg Tablet
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How much was the improvement?
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What are you using Gefor Tablet for?
Type 2 diabetes
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