Regulatory Class: ℞

Generic Name: Gliclazide

Formulations: 30mg tablet

Indications or Uses Treatment of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Dosage and Directions for Use: Initially 30 mg once daily. May be increased up to a max of 120 mg daily if necessary.

Administration: Take with food

Contraindication: Type 1 DM. Patients w/ ketoacidosis, severe infections, trauma or other severe conditions where drug is unlikely to control hyperglycemia. Severe hepatic & renal impairment. Porphyria. Pregnancy & lactation

Special Precaution: Monitor blood glucose conc carefully in patients w/ renal impairment.

Adverse Reaction: GI disturbances eg, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, anorexia, diarrhea & metallic taste; increased appetite, wt gain; skin rashes, pruritus, photosensitivity

Presentation/Packaging: Modified Release tablet 30 mg x 15's, 60's.