Diabetrol SR

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  • Manufacturer : Abbott India Pvt Ltd
  • Equivalent Brands : Glucophage
  • Generic Brands : Glibenclamide / Metformin

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1. Buy Diabetrol SR Tablet Online

Diabetrol SR Tablet is used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, Maturity onset diabetes, Polycystic ovary syndrome and other conditions. Diabetrol SR Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Diabetrol SR Tablet contains Glibenclamide and Metformin as active ingredients.

Diabetrol SR Tablet works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas; decreasing the amount of glucose and controls the amount of glucose in the blood;

Abbott Health manufactures Diabetrol SR Tablet.

Detailed information related to Diabetrol SR Tablet's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

2. How To Diabetrol SR Work?

Diabetrol SR Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

3. What is Diabetrol SR Tablet?

Diabetrol SR Tablet is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Insulin, a hormone produced by the body metabolizes sugar in the blood. When the body does not produce insulin in the required amounts, the blood sugar level in the body increases. This results in diabetes.

A diabetic patient has to maintain his blood sugar levels by following a healthy lifestyle like avoiding sugar in food. Diabetrol SR Tablet activates the pancreas to secrete more insulin. This medication is taken alongside a healthy diet. More insulin helps to reduce the level of sugar in the blood.

Consult with your doctor if you have the following conditions – you are pregnant or breast feeding; allergic reactions to a medicine; problems in the kidney or liver. Let your doctor if you are taking other medications before starting a course of Diabetrol SR Tablet.

Follow the prescribed dosage carefully which is around 5 mg on a daily basis. It is recommended to skip a dose if you have missed one, do not take multiple doses at once. You may experience certain side effects like nausea, constipation, low blood sugar, weight gain and diarrhea after taking this medication. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience these side effects. The side effects generally tend to improve as the body gets used to the medication.

It is advised to store the medication in a dry and cool place. Make sure the medicine is not exposed to direct light.

4. How To Take Diabetrol SR Tablet?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diabetrol SR Tablet is to be taken with food.

This medicine may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.

5. Side Effects of Diabetrol SR

The following are the most common side effects of Glibenclamide + Metformin combination:

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Metallic taste
  • Gas

The following are the severe side effects and you may require immediate medical attention:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Blurred vision
  • Profuse sweating
  • Sore throat
  • Confusion
  • Increased hunger
  • Dark-coloured urine
  • Allergic skin reactions
  • Trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please consult your doctor to know more about other possible side effects.

6. Warning of Diabetrol SR tablet

Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.

Diabetrol SR Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Diabetrol SR Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.

Diabetrol SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diabetrol SR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Diabetrol SR Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Diabetrol SR Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

7. Precaution of Diabetrol SR tablet

Avoid using the medicine if you are allergic to Glibenclamide + Metformin or similar drugs.

Seek doctor’s advice before taking any other drug or herbal products while on Glibenclamide + Metformin combination.

Avoid consumption of alcohol as it increases the risk of severe hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels) while taking Glibenclamide + Metformin combination.

Do not exceed the dose more than what is prescribed.

Be cautious while taking Glibenclamide + Metformin combination if you have any kidney or liver impairment.

Do not use Glibenclamide + Metformin combination if you have a history of lactic acidosis.

You are advised not to take Glibenclamide + Metformin combination if it has passed the expiry date of the medicine printed on the pack.

the foil or packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering or there is discolouration.

Metformin may not be suitable for you if you suffer from heart, liver, kidney, adrenal or pituitary disease. - Alert your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. - If you are going for an operation, dental work or any X-ray procedure in which a dye is injected, inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking Metformin. - You may need to stop taking Metformin before the procedure and wait 48 hours to restart your medicine.

8. Uses of Diabetrol SR

Diabetrol SR Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

9. Storage of Diabetrol SR

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

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