How should I take Gliclazide Sustained-Release Tablets?
Many people are not familiar with gliclazide sustained-release tablets, which are a type of medication for treating diabetes. They can help the body reduce blood sugar and maintain it at a stable level. The dosage of gliclazide sustained-release tablets varies depending on the patient's condition. The number of tablets taken during the initial dose, dose increase, and maintenance treatment is different. The standard dosage is two tablets per day, taken orally in two divided doses.
How to take gliclazide sustained-release tablets? Recommendation: Oral administration, only for adults. As with all hypoglycemic drugs, the dosage should be adjusted based on each patient's condition. For patients under 65 years old:
(1) Initial dose: The recommended initial dose is 1 tablet per day.
(2) Dose increase: Generally, the dose is increased by 1 tablet each time based on the patient's blood sugar metabolism. There should be an interval of at least 14 days between each dose increase.
(3) Maintenance treatment: The dose ranges from 1 to 3 tablets per day, with special cases using up to 4 tablets per day. The standard dose is 2 tablets per day, taken in two divided doses.
Should gliclazide sustained-release tablets be taken before or after meals? The correct time to take the medication should be determined based on the patient's condition. For illnesses affecting the upper jiao (heart and lungs), to allow the medication to stay in the body for a longer time, it is advisable to take it after meals. For illnesses affecting the lower jiao (bladder and intestines), to allow the medication to act quickly, it is advisable to take it before meals. Drugs for clearing heat and detoxifying, lubricating the intestines and purging, and nourishing the body should be taken on an empty stomach when the stomach is empty and more easily absorbed. The so-called "on an empty stomach" refers to taking the medication one hour before breakfast or one hour after dinner.
