Glicon tablet 5mg

About Glicon tablet 5mg

Glicon tablet 5mg Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control when diet and exercise are not enough
• Used alone or combined with other diabetes medicines
• Long term glycemic control

Drug Class

• Sulfonylurea
• Oral antidiabetic (insulin secretagogue)

What Experts Say

Glibenclamide stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, which lowers blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

It is usually taken once daily before breakfast, and a meal should follow soon after to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar.

Low blood sugar is the main safety concern, so doses and meal timing should be followed closely, especially in older adults or those with kidney problems.

Glicon tablet 5mg formula

• Glibenclamide 5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Glicon tablet 5mg?

• Take as advised by the doctor, usually before breakfast.
• Swallow with a full glass of water.
• Eat a meal soon after taking this medicine to avoid low blood sugar.
• Do not skip meals while on this medicine.
• Check blood sugar levels regularly as advised.

Drug Interactions

Glibenclamide interacts with several medicines that affect blood sugar control.

• Other diabetes medicines and insulin: Increases the risk of low blood sugar.
• NSAIDs and sulfa antibiotics: Can raise glibenclamide levels and hypoglycemia risk.
• Beta blockers: May hide the early warning signs of low blood sugar.

Risks and warnings

• Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar can occur, especially if a meal is delayed or skipped.
• Kidney or liver disease: Use with caution, dose adjustment may be needed.
• Elderly patients: Higher risk of low blood sugar episodes.
• Sulfa allergy: Avoid if allergic to sulfonamide medicines.
• Pregnancy: Not recommended, insulin is generally preferred instead.

Glicon tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Skin rash (uncommon)
• Upset stomach

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.