Glucored Forte Tablet

Glucored Forte Tablet is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Insulin, a hormone produced by the body metabolizes sugar in the blood. When the body does not produce insulin in the required amounts, the blood sugar level in the body increases. This results in diabetes.

A diabetic patient has to maintain his blood sugar levels by following a healthy lifestyle like avoiding sugar in food. Glucored Forte Tablet activates the pancreas to secrete more insulin. This medication is taken alongside a healthy diet. More insulin helps to reduce the level of sugar in the blood.

Consult with your doctor if you have the following conditions – you are pregnant or breast feeding; allergic reactions to a medicine; problems in the kidney or liver. Let your doctor if you are taking other medications before starting a course of Glucored Forte Tablet.

Follow the prescribed dosage carefully which is around 5 mg on a daily basis. It is recommended to skip a dose if you have missed one, do not take multiple doses at once. You may experience certain side effects like nausea, constipation, low blood sugar, weight gain and diarrhea after taking this medication. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience these side effects. The side effects generally tend to improve as the body gets used to the medication.

It is advised to store the medication in a dry and cool place. Make sure the medicine is not exposed to direct light.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

  Glucored Forte Tablet is used for the reduction of blood sugar levels in patients suffering from Type II diabetes mellitus. It is recommended to follow a controlled diet and exercise regularly along with taking this medicine to obtain better results.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to it or any other medicine belonging to the same class which is Sulfonylureas.

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a condition where ketone bodies are present in the urine. It applies to ketoacidosis with or without coma.

• Type I Diabetes Mellitus

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you suffer from insulin dependent diabetes or gestational diabetes.

• Bosentan

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are taking Bosentan. The risk of side effects are extremely high when these medicines are used together.

• Nausea

• Heartburn

• Abdominal Fullness

• Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

• Dark Colored Urine

• Fever Or Chills

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Unusual Bleeding

• Fast Heartbeat

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 15-60 minutes of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine is not recommended while breastfeeding. Monitoring of the infant for signs of decreased blood sugar may be required if this medicine is taken. You should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Glucored Forte Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Diolin M 5 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Aviglen Mf Tablet

  Avinash Health Products Pvt Ltd

• Getrol Forte 5 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Aretaeus Pharmaceuticals

• Duotrol 5 mg/500 mg Tablet

  USV Ltd

• Diabetrol Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Daonil M Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Glycurb Forte 5 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd

• Metica G 5 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Dibeta GB 5 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Gliben Dm Plus 5 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Shrrishti Health Care Products Pvt Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember with food. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, sweating, weakness, vomiting, fainting, seizures etc.

This medicine lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating the production of insulin from the pancreatic beta cells.

• Ques : What is Glucored forte tablet?

  Ans : Glucored Forte Tablet is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Insulin, a hormone produced by the body metabolizes sugar in the blood. It contains Glibenclamide and Metformin as active ingredients. Glucored Forte Tablet works by decreasing the amount of glucose and controls the amount of glucose in the blood; stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas.

• Ques : What is the use of Glucored forte tablet?

  Ans : Glucored Forte Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like type 2 diabetes mellitus, maturity-onset diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Glucored Forte Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Glucored forte tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Glucored Forte Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include skin reaction, acute diarrhea, gastrointestinal disturbances, low ph in body tissues and blood, and loss of appetite. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Glucored forte tablet ?

  Ans : Glucored Forte Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Glucored Forte Tablet. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use glucored forte tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use glucored forte tablet?

  Ans : "This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition. "

• Ques : Should I use glucored forte tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.