Gluconil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Gliclazide

Indications/Uses

Type 2 DM (NIDDM).

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1 tab daily. Maintenance: 2 tab/day in divided doses. Severe cases 3-4 tab/day in divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

IDDM, ketoacidosis, severe infection, stress or trauma.

Special Precautions

Severe renal, hepatic or thyroid impairment.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances eg, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea; skin rashes, pruritus.

Storage

View Gluconil storage conditions for details to ensure optimal shelf-life.

Description

View Gluconil description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).

Action

View Gluconil mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details.

MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BB09 - gliclazide ; Belongs to the class of sulfonylureas. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gluconil tab 80 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P703.08/pack)

Gluconil