Gluconorm is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Gluconorm depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Gluconorm include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gluconorm as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gluconorm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gluconorm is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Gluconorm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gluconorm related warnings section.
Gluconorm is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gluconorm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Gluconorm have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gluconorm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Gluconorm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gluconorm is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gluconorm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Gluconorm.
Is the use of Gluconorm safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Gluconorm. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Gluconorm on the Kidneys?
Gluconorm does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gluconorm on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gluconorm on the liver.
What is the effect of Gluconorm on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Gluconorm for the heart.
Gluconorm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gluconorm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gluconorm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gluconorm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Gluconorm since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gluconorm only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gluconorm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gluconorm
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gluconorm together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gluconorm
Consumption of alcohol and Gluconorm together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Gluconorm is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe
Yes, you can take Gluconorm with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.
Gluconorm works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.
No, you should not take alcohol with Gluconorm, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Gluconorm than if you're just taking Gluconorm. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Yes, Gluconorm can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.
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