Gluconorm-VG 2 Forte Tablet SR should be
taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the
most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and
this may change from time to time according to how it is working
according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine,
even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you
stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could
rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and
loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program
that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight
reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in
controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of Gluconorm-VG
2 Forte Tablet SR is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure
you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as
sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it.
To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a
fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with
you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar
levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on
taking this medicine include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, stomach
pain, headache, edema (swelling), blurred vision, bone fracture, and
upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on
weight with this medicine.
You should not take it if you have
type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels
of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart
disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should
also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels
should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests
to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.