Euglucon tablet 5mg

About Euglucon tablet 5mg

Euglucon tablet 5mg Uses

• Controls high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• Used alongside diet and exercise for glucose management
• Sometimes combined with metformin for better control
• Helps reduce long-term diabetes complications
• Prescribed when diet alone cannot control blood sugar

Euglucon tablet 5mg formula

• Glibenclamide 5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Euglucon tablet 5mg?

• Take Euglucon with breakfast or the first main meal of the day.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not skip meals after taking this tablet.
• Take it at the same time every day for best results.
• Follow the dose your doctor has prescribed, do not adjust it yourself.

Drug Interactions

Euglucon can interact with several common medicines, so tell your doctor about everything you take.

• Other diabetes medicines: Combining with insulin or other sulfonylureas raises the risk of low blood sugar.
• Beta blockers: These can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar.
• NSAIDs and aspirin: High doses can strengthen the sugar-lowering effect.
• Steroids: These can raise blood sugar and reduce how well Euglucon works.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood sugar: Skipping meals after taking Euglucon can cause hypoglycemia with shakiness or sweating.
• Kidney or liver disease: People with kidney or liver problems need careful dose adjustment.
• Elderly patients: Older adults are more prone to low sugar episodes and need closer monitoring.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not usually recommended, insulin is preferred during pregnancy.
• Alcohol use: Alcohol can worsen low blood sugar risk while on this medicine.

Euglucon tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Weight gain over time
• Skin rash or itching
• Dizziness
• Headache

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.