Diamicron XR 60

Tablet · Serdia
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Diamicron XR 60 is a tablet made by Serdia that contains Gliclazide 60 mg (slow release). Gliclazide is a diabetes medicine (sulfonylurea): lowers blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Gliclazide60 mg (slow release)

What it is used for

Lowers blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin.

How it works

A sulfonylurea that makes the pancreas release more insulin.

How to take it

Usually 40 to 160 mg with breakfast (or twice daily); slow-release 30 to 120 mg once a day with breakfast. Do not skip meals.

Common side effects

  • Low blood sugar
  • Weight gain
  • Stomach upset

Get medical help straight away if

Low blood sugar: shaking, sweating, hunger, confusion or fainting (take 15 g of sugar such as glucose or juice, then food)

Be careful

Can cause low sugar; do not skip meals.

Other medicines and interactions

Low sugar more likely with alcohol, fluconazole, clarithromycin and other diabetes medicines; beta blockers can hide signs.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Usually switched to insulin in pregnancy; not recommended while breastfeeding.

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Common questions

What is Diamicron XR 60?

Diamicron XR 60 is a tablet by Serdia containing Gliclazide 60 mg (slow release).

What is Diamicron XR 60 used for?

Lowers blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin.

How should I take Diamicron XR 60?

Usually 40 to 160 mg with breakfast (or twice daily); slow-release 30 to 120 mg once a day with breakfast. Do not skip meals. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Diamicron XR 60?

Common side effects include: Low blood sugar, weight gain, stomach upset. Get medical help straight away for: Low blood sugar: shaking, sweating, hunger, confusion or fainting (take 15 g of sugar such as glucose or juice, then food).

Does Diamicron XR 60 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Diamicron XR 60 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Usually switched to insulin in pregnancy; not recommended while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Diamicron XR 60?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.