Glucosil 5mg Tablet 
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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Type 2 diabetes
COMPOSITION:
Glibenclamide (5mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
anti diabetic
CAUTION
Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action in an unpredictable way
PROBABLY SAFE
Glucosil 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Glucosil 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Glucosil 5mg Tablet
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.
UNSAFE
Glucosil 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Glucosil 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glucosil 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Glucosil 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. They can experience very low blood sugar levels while taking this medicine.
Uses of Glucosil Tablet
Glucosil 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetesIt is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How to use Glucosil Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glucosil 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Glucosil Tablet works
Glucosil 5mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (sulphonylurea). It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.
Common Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness.
Expert advice for Glucosil Tablet
Glucosil helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Glucosil. Take Glucosil 30 minutes before meal, preferably your first large meal of the day. Learn how to identify and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, and headache, and teach your family as well. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Glucosil. Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver diseases.
Q. Is Glucosil/Daonil/Euglucon same as glyburide?
Yes. Daonil/ Euglucon are the trade names for the active substance (generic) Glucosil/ glyburide; thus, they all are same
Q. Is glibenclamide same as glipizide?
No. Glibenclamide and glipizide are different medicines; however, they belong to same family of drugs called sulfonylureas
Q. Why is Glucosil avoided in the elderly?
Glucosil should be avoided in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event)
Q. What is Glucosil/Daonil/ Euglucon used for?
Glucosil.Daonil/ Euglucon is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Q. Does Daonil/ Glucosil cause weight gain/ weight loss?
Yes Daonil/ Glucosil are known to cause weight gain but not weight loss. Always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.
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