Glucored Forte Tablet Substitute

Cut back on foods high in sodium, alcohol, fried foods, and high-carb food and drinks like sugary drinks, drinks with added sugar, white rice and starchy vegetables.

Include a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat, oats, barley, and quinoa. Non-fat or low-fat dairy and proteins like chicken, lean meats, nuts, beans, tofu, lentils, eggs, fish, and turkey can also be included.

Glucored Forte Tablet is a combination of two anti-diabetic medicines, Metformin and Glibenclamide used to treat type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition in which blood glucose levels are elevated in the body. Symptoms include excessive thirst, excessive hunger, fatigue, increased appetite and dry mouth.

Glucored Forte Tablet may cause side effects like stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, headache or low blood sugar. Most of these side effects of Glucored Forte Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Glucored Forte Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels), which is characterised by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth and skin. Regularly monitor blood glucose levels and consume glucose tablets, juice or candy if you experience these symptoms.

Glucored Forte Tablet may interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12 leading to its deficiency on long-term use. Consult the doctor if you notice signs of vitamin B12 deficiency like pale/yellow skin, headache, fatigue, anaemia, and depression.

Store Glucored Forte Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Avoid alcohol consumption with Glucored Forte Tablet as it might lower blood glucose levels and increase the risk of lactic acidosis (build-up of lactic acid in blood).

It is preferable to take Glucored Forte Tablet with food as it helps prevent stomach upset.

Glucored Forte Tablet should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components, have type 1 diabetes, metabolic acidosis, severe kidney problems, serious liver dysfunction, and alcoholism.

Let the doctor know if you have heart, liver or kidney problems, if you are due to undergo any surgery or if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.