Diamicron is an oral antidiabetic, with Gliclazide, which helps control blood sugar values when the diet is not enough to maintain adequate blood glucose.
This medicine is produced by Servier laboratories and can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in boxes of 15, 30 or 60 tablets.
However, this active principle can also be found with other trade names such as Glicaron or Azukon.
Price
The price of Diamicron varies between 20 and 80 reais, depending on the dosage of the formula and the place of sale,
What is it for
Diamicron is indicated for the treatment of diabetes that does not need to be treated with diabetes and may be used in diabetes in the elderly, obese and patients with vascular complications.
How to take
The dosage of Diamicron should always be indicated by the endocrinologist according to the level of blood sugar. However, the general dosage consists of taking 1 to 3 tablets per day, with the maximum recommended dose being 120 mg.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of Diamicron include a marked reduction in blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, excessive tiredness, skin rash, sore throat, poor digestion, constipation, or diarrhea.
Who should not take
Diamicron is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to any component of the formula, severe renal or hepatic insufficiency, type 1 diabetes, or who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
In addition, use in children is not recommended and should not be taken concurrently with Miconazole as it increases the hypoglycemic effect.
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