Daonil tablet 5mg

About Daonil tablet 5mg

Daonil Tablet Uses

• Lowering blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.
• Use alongside diet and exercise when they are not enough.
• Combination treatment with other diabetes medicines, as a doctor advises.
• Long term blood sugar control in adults.

Daonil Tablet Benefits

• Lowers blood sugar levels after meals and through the day.
• Simple oral treatment, usually once or twice daily.
• Long history of use in type 2 diabetes.
• Helps reduce diabetes related complications through better control.

What Experts Say

Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea. It makes the pancreas release more insulin, so it only works while the pancreas still makes some. It is used for type 2 diabetes together with diet and exercise.

The main risk is low blood sugar, especially if a meal is skipped or the dose is too high. Symptoms include sweating, shakiness, hunger and confusion. A sugary drink or glucose tablet should be taken at once. Regular meals, good hydration and steady exercise support better sugar control. Home glucose monitoring is helpful, especially when the dose is changed or when other illnesses appear.

Older adults and people with kidney or liver disease are at higher risk of lows. Newer guidelines often prefer shorter acting options in such cases. Regular blood sugar checks and HbA1c tests guide the dose. During illness with vomiting or poor eating, the dose may need review to avoid lows. Diabetes care also includes checking the eyes, kidneys and feet every year.

Drug Class

• Sulfonylurea antidiabetic

Daonil tablet 5mg formula

• Glibenclamide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Daonil tablet 5mg?

• Take Daonil with or just before breakfast, as prescribed.
• Do not skip meals after taking the tablet.
• Keep glucose or a sweet snack nearby in case of low sugar.
• Check blood sugar regularly as your doctor advises.

Contraindications

• Not suitable for patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Known allergy to glibenclamide or other sulfonylureas rules out its use
• Avoid in patients with severe kidney or liver impairment
• Should not be used by women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy

Drug Interactions

• Beta blockers: They can hide warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Fluconazole and other azole antifungals: These raise glibenclamide levels and may cause low sugar.
• Aspirin and other NSAIDs: These can increase the sugar lowering effect.
• Alcohol: It can cause low sugar and, in some people, flushing and nausea.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood sugar: Skipping meals, extra exercise or alcohol can cause it, and it can become serious.
• Kidney and liver disease: The dose may need lowering, and it may be unsuitable in severe cases.
• Older adults: They are more prone to prolonged low sugar.
• Pregnancy: It is generally not preferred, and insulin is usually used instead.
• Sulfonamide allergy and G6PD deficiency: Tell your doctor if you have either of these.

Daonil Tablet Side Effects

• Low blood sugar
• Weight gain
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Heartburn
• Skin rash or itching
• Dizziness
• Feeling of fullness

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not use after the expiry date on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.