WHAT IS DIASAFE?

DIASAFE contains Gliclazide which is an oral anti-diabetic medicine.

CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION:

THERAPEUTIC USES:

What DIASAFE is used for? DIASAFE is used in a certain form of diabetes (type 2 diabetes mellitus) in adults, when diet, exercise and weight loss alone do not have an adequate effect on keeping blood sugar at the correct level.

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines such as:

• oral anti-diabetics or insulin, used to treat high blood sugar antibiotics (e.g. sulphonamides or clarithromycin)
• beta blockers, ACE-inhibitors such as captopril or enalpril, used to treat high blood pressure or heart failure.
• miconazole, fluconazole, used to treat fungal infections.
• medicines to treat ulcers in the stomach or duodenum (H2 receptor antagonists) monamine oxidase inhibitors, used to treat depression.
• Painkillers or antirheumatics (phenylbutazone, ibuprofen)
• medicines containing alcohol chlorpromazine, used to treat disorders of the central nervous system.
• corticosteroids or tetracosactrin which reducing inflammation intravenous salbutamol, ritodrine and terbutaline, used to treat asthma or used during labour danazol, used to treat breast disorders, heavy menstrual bleeding and endometriosis warfarin which reduce blood clotting.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Dosage: The dose is determined by the doctor, depending on your blood and possibly urine sugar levels Change in external factors (e.g. weight reduction, change in life style, stress) or improvements in the blood sugar control may require changed gliclazide doses. The recommended starting dose is 30mg.

For 30mg tablets: The usual dose is one to four tablets (maximum 120mg) in a single intake at breakfast time. This depends on the response to treatment.

For 60mg tablets: The tablet can be divided into equal doses.

The usual dose: is half to two tablets (maximum 120mg) in a single intake at breakfast time. This depends on the response to treatment.

If a combination therapy of DIASAFE: with metformin, an alpha glucosidase inhibitor or insulin is initiated your doctor will determine the proper dose of each medicine individually for you.

Methods and routes of administration:

Oral use:

For 30mg tablets: Swallow your whole tablet(s) in one piece.

For 60mg tablets: Swallow your half tablet or whole tablet(s) in one piece.

Do not chew or crush: Take your tablet(s) with a glass of water at breakfast time (and preferably at the same time each day) You must always eat a meal after taking your tablet(s)

SIDE EFFECTS:

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

SERIOUS:

• redness
• Itching.
• low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) which leads to drowsiness.
• loss of consciousness or possibly coma.
• liver disorders marked by abnormal liver function.
• yellow skin and eyes skin disorders marked by rash.
• hives and angioedema (rapid swelling of tissues such as eyelids, face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat that may result in breathing difficulty)..
• The rash may progress to widespread blistering or peeling of the skin.
• blood disorders marked by decrease in the number of cells in the blood (e.g. platelets, red and white blood cells) which may cause paleness, prolonged bleeding, bruising, sore throat digestive disorders marked by stomach pain or discomfort, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea and constipation.
• eye disorders marked by your vision may be affected for a short time especially at the start of treatment. This effect is due to changes in blood sugar levels.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR:

Talk to your doctor or before taking DIASAFE, if you:

• are allergic to gliclazide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1).
• have ketone bodies and sugar in your urine (this may mean you have diabetic keto-acidosis), a diabetic pre-coma or coma.
• have severe kidney or liver disease suffer from hormone induced disorders (functional disorders of the thyroid gland, of the pituitary gland or adrenal cortex)
• have kidney function or liver function is severely decreased have a severe blood circulation disorder, such as coronary heart disease, severe carotid artery impairment or diffuse vascular disease

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You must not take DIASAFE while you are breastfeeding.

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS:

• DIASAFE is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES:

• Talk to your doctor if you are driving or operating machines as your ability to concentrate or react may be impaired. If your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycaemia) or too high (hyperglycaemia) or if you develop visual problems because of such conditions. Bear in mind that you could endanger yourself or others (e.g. when driving a car or using machines).

STORAGE:

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature (15-25C).
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.

FAQs:

If I take more DIASAFE? If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately

If I forget to take DIASAFE? If you forget to take a dose of DIASAFE, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If I stop taking DIASAFE? Do not stop taking this medicine before stop taking this medicine you should discuss with your doctor before stopping this medicinal product.

Disclaimer:

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