Ecopride 1mg Tablets

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Ecopride Tablet during pregnancy?

Ecopride Tablets should not be used during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, your doctor may switch to insulin therapy. Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ecopride Tablet while breastfeeding?

Glimepiride may pass into breast milk and should not be taken during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor regarding the use of Ecopride Tablet while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ecopride Tablet?

• Ecopride Tablet can cause low blood sugar levels, which can lead to drowsiness, unconsciousness, confusion. These can be dangerous while driving.
• Consult your doctor whether you can drive a car if you have frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia.
• Keep a juice or a bar of chocolate in the car close to you while driving and in case you start feeling any of the above symptoms of hypoglycaemia, immediately drink the juice or eat the chocolate bar. Note that artificial sweeteners are not of any use in such scenarios.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ecopride Tablet?

Be cautious not to drink alcohol on an empty stomach. Alcohol increases the risk of low blood sugar.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness and reaction time, confusion, shakiness, dizziness. These could be signs of low blood sugar. If you have any of these, immediately have sugar or sweet juice.
• You are suffering from severe liver disease or kidney disease.
• You have G6PD deficiency, and Glimepiride can cause hemolytic anaemia (destruction of red blood cells).