Description

Glycoc (Gliclazide) 80 mg Tablets, a prescription oral antidiabetic medicine.

  • Generic name: Gliclazide
  • Brand: Glycoc
  • Strength: 80 mg
  • Dosage form: Tablet
  • Pack size shown: 30 tablets
  • Drug class: Sulfonylurea blood-glucose-lowering medicine
  • Main use: Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly when diet, exercise, and lifestyle measures alone do not adequately control blood glucose.
  • How it works: Gliclazide stimulates the pancreatic beta cells to release insulin, helping lower blood glucose levels.
  • Prescription status: The package is marked Rx, and gliclazide 80 mg tablets are recognized as prescription medicines in the Philippines.
  • Manufacturer shown: Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited, Maharashtra, India.
  • Importer/distributor shown: AMB HK Enterprises Inc., Pasig City, Metro Manila.

Important: Because gliclazide increases insulin release, it can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), especially if meals are skipped or the dose is inappropriate. The dose should be individualized by a healthcare professional and taken as prescribed.