Glucored Forte Tablet

Glucored Forte Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glucored Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.This medicine may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
• Taste change
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Upper respiratory tract infection

Most side effects do not need medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Talk to your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.

Alcohol Ask your doctor

Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.

Pregnancy Probably safe

Glucored Forte Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Probably safe

Glucored Forte Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving Ask your doctor

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney Unsafe

Glucored Forte Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver Caution

Glucored Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glucored Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Glucored Forte Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.