Uses / Indications: Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pregnancy interaction: Daozide M 80mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Side Effects: Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Daozide M Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) Taste change Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache Upper respiratory tract infection

How to use: 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. Daozide M 80mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works: Daozide M 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin. Gliclazide 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.