Primary SourceDOTZIDE MR 60 10S
Brand Reference: Dotzide MR 60 Tablet
Gliclazide (60mg)
Product Overview
Dotzide MR 60 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes.Dotzide MR 60 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you, which may change from time to time according to how it works. Continue using this medicine as prescribed, even if you feel fine or your blood sugar levels are stable. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, and nerve problems.Keep in mind that this medicine is just one part of your treatment plan. It should be combined with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management as recommended by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a crucial role in managing diabetes.The most common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea and headaches. It can also cause low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking. You must know how to deal with it.To prevent hypoglycemic conditions, have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose, such as sugary food or fruit juice, with you. Consuming alcohol can raise the risk of low blood sugar and should be avoided. Additionally, some individuals may experience weight gain while taking this medicine. You should not take Dotzide MR 60 Tablet if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels, and your doctor may recommend blood tests to check your blood cell counts and liver function.
Active Composition
| Active Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Gliclazide | 60mg |
Safety Advice & Warnings
Contraindications (When not to use)
- Alcohol: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
- Pregnancy: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Breast feeding: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
- Driving: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
- Liver: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
Precautions & Advisories
- Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol with Dotzide MR 60 Tablet may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache.
- Pregnancy: Dotzide MR 60 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Breast feeding: Dotzide MR 60 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
- Driving: Dotzide MR 60 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- Kidney: Dotzide MR 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
- Liver: Dotzide MR 60 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications Sheet
- Brand Name
- Dotzide MR 60 Tablet
- Generic Name (Salt)
- Gliclazide (60mg)
- Manufacturer
- Three Dots Lifescience
- Dosage Form
- tablet
- Strength
- 60mg
- Therapeutic Category
- ANTI DIABETIC
- HSN Code
- 30043190
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