Glico
Glico Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
About Glico Products
Uses of Glico Products
Gliclazide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Glico Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Glico are Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Weight gain, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Glico Products work
is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
Patient Concerns about Glico Products
Frequently asked questions about Glico Products
Frequently asked questions about Gliclazide
Q. What is the best time to take Glico 40mg Tablet?
Take Glico 40mg Tablet with food or as instructed by your doctor. Take it once daily, and take it in the morning with breakfast, with a glass of water.
Q. Is Glico 40mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glico 40mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce sugar levels is different. While Glico 40mg Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.
Q. Can you take metformin and Glico 40mg Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Glico 40mg Tablet and metformin can be taken at the same time, but only if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed taking the two together to control your uncontrolled sugar levels. However, taking the two together may cause low blood sugar, which may also occur if you delay or miss a meal, exercise more than usual, or take it with insulin. Follow the instructions given by your doctor strictly to avoid such complications.
Q. Is Glico 40mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Glico 40mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problems should be reported to the doctor so that the use of Glico 40mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done to analyze whether Glico 40mg Tablet can be given or not, because it is principally excreted by the kidneys. If you have kidney problems, you will be started on a lower dose.
Products for Glico
Glico 40mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹19
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Glico 80mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹47
Not Available