Azukon MR 60 Tablet

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Composition FOR Azukon 60mg Tablet MR

Gliclazide(60mg)

food interaction for Azukon Tablet MR

alcohol interaction for Azukon Tablet MR

pregnancy interaction for Azukon Tablet MR

lactation interaction for Azukon Tablet MR

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Azukon MR 60 Tablet should be taken with or after food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Azukon MR 60 Tablet
UNSAFE
The safety of Azukon MR 60 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Azukon MR 60 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Azukon 60mg Tablet MR

Gliclazide(60mg)

Azukon tablet mr uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How azukon tablet mr works

Azukon MR 60 Tablet is a diabetes medicine that helps lower blood sugar by increasing insulin release from the pancreas. It works by stimulating the pancreatic cells to produce more insulin, which helps move sugar from the blood into the cells for energy. It also helps the body use insulin more effectively and may support blood vessel health.

Common side effects of azukon tablet mr

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Weight gain, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness

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Expert advice FOR Azukon Tablet MR

  • Try to take it with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
  • Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Gliclazide affects you.
  • It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Gliclazide helps decrease high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.

Frequently asked questions FOR Azukon 60mg Tablet MR

Gliclazide

Q. What is the best time to take Azukon MR 60 Tablet?
Take Azukon MR 60 Tablet with food or as instructed by your doctor. Take it once daily, and take it in the morning with breakfast, with a glass of water.
Q. Is Azukon MR 60 Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Azukon MR 60 Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce sugar levels is different. While Azukon MR 60 Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.
Q. Can you take metformin and Azukon MR 60 Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Azukon MR 60 Tablet and metformin can be taken at the same time, but only if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed taking the two together to control your uncontrolled sugar levels. However, taking the two together may cause low blood sugar, which may also occur if you delay or miss a meal, exercise more than usual, or take it with insulin. Follow the instructions given by your doctor strictly to avoid such complications.
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Q. Is Azukon MR 60 Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Azukon MR 60 Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problems should be reported to the doctor so that the use of Azukon MR 60 Tablet can be assessed. This is done to analyze whether Azukon MR 60 Tablet can be given or not, because it is principally excreted by the kidneys. If you have kidney problems, you will be started on a lower dose.

Content on this page was last updated on 13 November, 2025, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)