Sunward Sun-Glizide 30mg Tablet

Sunward Sun-Glizide 30mg Tablet contains gliclazide 30mg in a modified-release (MR) formulation, used to help control blood glucose (sugar) levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise, and weight management alone are not enough. Like other sulfonylurea medicines, gliclazide can cause significant lowering of blood sugar and needs individualised dosing, so it is a prescription-only medicine.

The modified-release design of this 30mg tablet allows the medicine to be released gradually over the day, supporting a convenient once-daily dosing pattern instead of the multiple daily doses often needed with immediate-release gliclazide tablets. Because dosing must be tailored to each patient and monitored over time, this product requires an online consultation with a doctor through DoctorOnCall before a prescription can be issued. It is not intended for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Gliclazide stimulates the pancreatic beta cells to release more insulin in response to meals and may also improve how sensitive body tissues are to insulin. In this modified-release formulation, the active ingredient is released steadily from the tablet matrix throughout the day, providing a more even blood level of gliclazide with a single daily dose compared with immediate-release tablets.

Sunward Sun-Glizide 30mg Tablet should only be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor following an online consultation via DoctorOnCall, typically once daily with breakfast or the first main meal of the day. The tablet must be swallowed whole with a glass of water and should not be crushed, chewed, or split, as this can disrupt the modified-release action and cause the dose to be released too quickly.

The starting dose and any increase are determined individually by a doctor based on blood glucose monitoring, with adjustments usually made gradually at intervals of about one month if needed, up to a maximum daily dose set by your doctor. Unlike immediate-release gliclazide tablets, which may be taken more than once a day, this modified-release 30mg tablet is designed for once-daily dosing and must not be self-adjusted; always follow the instructions given after your DoctorOnCall consultation.

Sunward Sun-Glizide 30mg Tablet is generally stable for up to 2 to 3 years from the date of manufacture when stored correctly in its original packaging. Always check the expiry date on the blister strip or carton and do not use tablets that are past their expiry date.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, keeping the tablets in their original blister packaging until use. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

• Type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Known hypersensitivity to gliclazide, other sulfonylureas, or sulfonamide medicines
• Severe kidney or liver impairment
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding, unless specifically directed by a doctor
• Concurrent use of miconazole (oral or systemic), which increases the risk of severe hypoglycaemia

• Other blood-glucose-lowering medicines or insulin, which can increase the risk of hypoglycaemia
• Miconazole, which is contraindicated due to a high risk of severe hypoglycaemia
• Alcohol, which can increase the risk of hypoglycaemia and may cause flushing-type reactions
• NSAIDs and certain other pain relievers, which may enhance the blood-sugar-lowering effect
• Corticosteroids and certain diuretics, which may raise blood sugar and reduce gliclazide’s effectiveness
• Beta-blockers, which can mask the warning signs of hypoglycaemia

• Take this modified-release tablet once daily with breakfast, exactly as prescribed after an online consultation through DoctorOnCall
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or split it, as this affects how the medicine is released
• Always carry a fast-acting source of sugar in case of hypoglycaemia symptoms
• Do not skip meals after taking your dose, as this increases the risk of low blood sugar
• Attend regular blood glucose monitoring and follow-up appointments so your doctor can review your dose over time

Sunward Sun-Glizide 30mg Tablet is a prescription, modified-release medicine for type 2 diabetes management and is only supplied by DoctorOnCall in Malaysia and Singapore after an online consultation confirms it is appropriate for you. Because the tablet releases its dose gradually, it must be swallowed whole, and any dose changes should only be made by your doctor based on ongoing blood glucose monitoring.