I just want to know which one is better od or xl in the types of medicine. I have been prescribed glycinorm od 30 mg but nuzide xl 30 is also available, composition of both is same viz gliclazide. Which one is better and safe? Can these two medicine of 30 mg be taken twice in a day at bf & dinner? please suggest. Thanks.

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Dr. Kalaiselvi VairavelDiabetologist35yrs exp

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Od or xl, both are extended release tablets (has prolonged action). Timing and the dosage is decided by the treating physician as per the individual patient's profile. The drug is safe.

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist51yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for the query. Tablets with either XL or SR mean the drug is released slowly over period of 12 hours or longer. Other tablets have normal releasing compound where action may last for 6 to 8 hours or longer depending upon type of the compound and its pharmacokinetic characteristics. . Thanks

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Dr. Milind PatilEndocrinologist14yrs exp

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Both are same.

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