Diamicron is an oral antidiabetic, with Gliclazide, which helps to control blood sugar levels, 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 ingredient can also be found under 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 can be used in diabetes in the elderly, the obese and in patients with vascular complications.
How to take
Diamicron dosage should always be indicated by the endocrinologist according to the blood sugar level. However, the general dosage consists of taking 1 to 3 tablets a 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 hives, 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 kidney or liver failure, type 1 diabetes, pregnant or breast-feeding women.
In addition, use in children is not recommended and should not be taken at the same time as Miconazole, as it increases the hypoglycemic effect.
See a list of the most commonly used medicines to treat diabetes.
