Scicon MR Tablet 60mg

About Scicon MR Tablet 60mg

Scicon MR Tablet 60mg Uses

• Manages high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Used alongside diet and exercise when lifestyle changes alone are not enough
• Helps control both fasting and after meal blood glucose levels

Scicon MR Tablet 60mg Benefits

• Once daily dosing improves how easily patients stick to treatment
• Modified release formula gives steadier glucose control through the day
• Lower risk of sudden low blood sugar compared with older sulfonylureas
• Supports both fasting and post meal sugar readings

What Experts Say

Diabetes specialists in Pakistan often reach for modified release gliclazide when a patient needs steadier blood sugar control across the day rather than several short acting doses. The slow release coating lets the tablet dissolve gradually, so insulin release from the pancreas stays more even after meals.

Doctors point out that this once daily formulation tends to cause fewer low blood sugar episodes than older sulfonylureas, which makes it a common choice for working adults and elderly patients who struggle with multiple daily doses. Even so, physicians stress that it still needs to be paired with a consistent meal schedule.

Experts caution against skipping meals after taking this tablet, since doing so raises the risk of hypoglycemia. Regular blood sugar monitoring and periodic HbA1c checks are advised so the dose can be adjusted over time rather than left unchanged for years, particularly as diet, activity and body weight naturally shift.

Drug Class

• Second generation sulfonylurea, oral antidiabetic

Scicon MR Tablet 60mg formula

• Gliclazide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Scicon MR Tablet 60mg?

• Take one tablet with breakfast at the same time every day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, do not crush or chew it
• Do not skip a meal after taking the dose, as this can trigger low blood sugar
• If a dose is missed, skip it and take the next dose at the usual time, do not double up
• Check blood glucose regularly as advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

Scicon MR Tablet 60mg can interact with other medicines, tell your doctor everything you take.

• NSAIDs: Pain relievers like ibuprofen can increase the blood sugar lowering effect and raise hypoglycemia risk.
• Beta blockers: These can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar such as a racing heart.
• Insulin or other antidiabetic drugs: Combined use raises the chance of low blood sugar.
• Corticosteroids: These can raise blood sugar and reduce how well this tablet works.
• Miconazole: This antifungal can significantly increase the risk of severe low blood sugar.
• Warfarin: Gliclazide may strengthen the blood thinning effect, so clotting levels should be monitored.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood sugar: Risk is higher in elderly patients, those with irregular meals or kidney problems.
• Pregnancy: Not recommended, insulin is generally preferred for blood sugar control during pregnancy.
• Liver or kidney disease: Use with caution and closer monitoring, as clearance of the drug may be slower.
• G6PD deficiency: Sulfonylureas can occasionally trigger hemolytic anemia in this condition.
• Alcohol: Avoid drinking, as it can worsen low blood sugar and cause flushing reactions.
• Driving: Be cautious until you know how your body responds, since low blood sugar can affect alertness.

Scicon MR Tablet 60mg Side Effects

Scicon MR Tablet 60mg is generally well tolerated when taken as directed, though some mild effects can occur.

• Mild nausea or an upset stomach
• Headache or dizziness
• Skin rash or itching
• Weight gain over time
• Mild low blood sugar with shakiness or sweating

Contact a doctor or seek urgent help if any of these more serious effects appear.

• Severe low blood sugar with confusion, seizures or loss of consciousness
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes, a sign of liver problems
• Unusual bruising or bleeding
• Severe skin reactions such as blistering or peeling

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children