Semi Reclimet 40mg/500mg Tablet

Semi Reclimet 40mg/500mg tablet contains two active ingredients: Gliclazide 40mg and Metformin 500mg. It is an anti-diabetic medication used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise, or single-drug therapy does not sufficiently control blood sugar levels. The tablet works by controlling blood glucose levels.

Common side effects include hypoglycaemia, vomiting, metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and constipation.

This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents.

Do not take Semi Reclimet 40mg/500mg tablet if you have an allergy to Gliclazide, Metformin, or any ingredient in the formulation. Avoid this medication if you have diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-coma, kidney failure, or kidney dysfunction.

Inform your doctor before starting treatment if you have acute conditions that may affect kidney function, such as dehydration, shock, or severe infection. Notify your doctor if you have conditions reducing oxygen supply to tissues, including heart failure or respiratory failure. Do not use this medicine if you have liver failure, are undergoing ongoing treatment with miconazole, or are breastfeeding.

Avoid alcohol while taking Semi Reclimet 40mg/500mg tablet, as it increases the risk of lactic acidosis and hypoglycaemia.

Before commencing treatment, inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease. Also notify your doctor if you are undergoing radiologic studies involving iodinated contrast materials administered intravenously, as these materials may affect kidney function in some cases.

Management of type 2 diabetes

Gliclazide, a sulfonylurea, helps the pancreas in releasing more insulin to reduce blood glucose levels. Metformin, a biguanide, reduces glucose production in the liver, slows glucose absorption in the intestines, and improves insulin sensitivity in the body.

Take the Semi Reclimet 40mg/500mg tablet as your physician advises. Usually, the tablets will be taken before or during food. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) Vomiting Metallic taste in the mouth Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Constipation

Patients should continue to follow their daily carbohydrate intake, while overweight individuals should continue their energy-restricted diet. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly as your doctor advises, and maintain a balanced diet and exercise routine while taking Semi Reclimet 40mg/500mg tablet to manage your blood sugar levels effectively. Patients with kidney disorders should consume this medicine cautiously. Notify your doctor if you have acute alcohol intoxication. Inform about all the underlying medical conditions. Do not stop Semi Reclimet 40mg/500mg tablet until your doctor advises. Do not double-dose the medicine to make up for a forgotten dose. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects. Your medical professional will inform you if you need any dose adjustments. Contact your doctor for more information.