1. Product Introduction:
Reclimet OD is a once-daily oral antidiabetic medication combining Gliclazide (a sulfonylurea) and Metformin (a biguanide). It helps lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, especially when lifestyle modifications are inadequate.
2. Uses:
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Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Used when blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet, exercise, and single drug therapy
3. Benefits:
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Dual action: improves insulin sensitivity and promotes insulin release
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Helps maintain long-term glycemic control
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Reduces risk of diabetes complications
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Once-daily dosing improves compliance
4. Composition:
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Gliclazide (Modified Release): 60 mg
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Metformin Hydrochloride: 500 mg
5. Side Effects:
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Hypoglycemia (especially if meals are skipped)
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Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset
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Weight gain (mild, due to Gliclazide)
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Rare: Lactic acidosis (with Metformin in renal impairment)
6. Safety Advice:
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Take with meals to minimize gastrointestinal side effects
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Do not skip meals or delay them
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Avoid alcohol; it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis or low blood sugar
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Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
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Regular monitoring of blood glucose and kidney function is recommended
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Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
