Reclimet Xr Tablet – Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

About Reclimet Xr Tablet 15

Reclimet-XR Tablet is used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults when diet and exercise are not enough. It helps keep blood sugar steady through the day.

It contains gliclazide, which prompts the pancreas to release more insulin, and metformin, which improves the body's response to insulin and reduces the glucose made by the liver.

Take it with food as prescribed, and do not skip meals. Regular meals, activity and blood sugar monitoring support control.

Tell your doctor about any kidney or liver problems before use. Learn the signs of low blood sugar, and seek urgent help for severe muscle pain or breathing difficulty, which can rarely signal lactic acidosis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Reclimet-XR Tablet used for?

Reclimet-XR Tablet is used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults, in combination with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

How does Reclimet-XR Tablet work?

It contains gliclazide which stimulates insulin release from the pancreas and metformin which decreases sugar production in the liver and absorption in the intestines.

When should I take Reclimet-XR Tablet?

You must take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Can I split or chew the Reclimet-XR Tablet?

No, you should swallow the tablet whole. Do not split, chew, or crush it as this can affect how the medicine works.

What are the possible side effects of Reclimet-XR Tablet?

Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhoea, headache, nausea/vomiting, and possibly hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).

Can I drink alcohol while taking Reclimet-XR Tablet?

Excessive alcohol intake can increase the risk of lactic acidosis, a serious side effect. Consult your doctor for more information.

Can pregnant women take Reclimet-XR Tablet?

There's limited data about using this medicine during pregnancy. Always consult your doctor if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

References

Panacea Biotec Limited. (2019). PRODUCT MONOGRAPH GLIZID-M gliclazide 80mg and Metformin 500mg. https://media.panaceabiotec.com/documents/2019/7/27/ProductMonograph-GlizidM-GliclazideplusMetformin.pdf
Gliclazide: Uses, interactions, mechanism of action | DrugBank Online. (n.d.). DrugBank. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01120
Metformin: Uses, interactions, mechanism of action | DrugBank Online. (n.d.). DrugBank. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00331
Polavarapu, N. K., Kale, R., Sethi, B., Sahay, R. K., Phadke, U., Ramakrishnan, S., Mane, A., Mehta, S., & Shah, S. (2020). Effect of Gliclazide or Gliclazide plus Metformin Combination on Glycemic Control in Patients with T2DM in India: A Real-World, Retrospective, Longitudinal, Observational Study from Electronic Medical Records. Drugs - Real World Outcomes, 7(4), 271–279. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40801-020-00206-7
Alsharidah, M., Algeffari, M., Abdel-Moneim, A. H., Lutfi, M. F., & Alshelowi, H. (2018). Effect of combined gliclazide/metformin treatment on oxidative stress, lipid profile, and hepatorenal functions in type 2 diabetic patients. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 26(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2017.11.007

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