Gliclazide is classified as a sulfonylurea.

Consult your health care professional about any dietary precautions you may need to follow.

Take diamicron MR exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

symptoms caused by low blood sugar
difficulty concentrating
unusual weight gain
unusual tiredness
hypoglycaemia
slurred speech
fast heart rate
feeling drunk
nervousness
blurred vision
anxiousness
nightmares
drowsiness
cold sweats
shakiness
confusion
headache
nausea
hunger

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

H2 receptor antagonists
other anti diabetic drugs
azole antifungal drugs
oral contraceptives
phenylbutazone
anticoagulants
corticosteroids
chlorpromazine
ACE inhibitors
disopyramide
beta-blockers
nicotinic acid
barbiturates
terbutaline
salicylates
salbutamol
probenecid
diuretics
NSAIDs
MAOIs
fibrates
alcohol

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

If you experience dehydration, inform your health care professional, immediately. Do not treat yourself.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Gliclazide is used to treat type 2 diabetes.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store in a cool dry place, away from heat and moisture.

Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain that mentions you have diabetes, and a card that has a list of all medications that you take and the contact information of your health care professional.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceieve.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

has serious infection
reduced kidney/liver function
suffers from a state of ketoacidosis (high ketone levels in urine)
undergoing surgery/has suffered from recent severe trauma