Glucosil 5 mg Tablet

Glucosil 5 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 5 mg of glibenclamide in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonylurea class, which helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes when diet, exercise, and other measures are not enough. This Glucosil 5 mg Tablet is made by Acron Pharmaceuticals and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs. It is used to improve blood sugar control, not to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Glibenclamide works by helping the pancreas release more insulin, which lowers blood sugar after meals and between meals. In tablet form, Glucosil 5 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed so the medicine can act throughout the day as directed by your doctor.

Glucosil 5 mg Tablet is a full-strength tablet often used for people whose doctor has decided that a 5 mg dose is appropriate, rather than a lower starting dose. Because glibenclamide can cause low blood sugar, this strength is chosen carefully and may be used when smaller doses are not enough to control glucose. Your doctor may select Glucosil 5 mg Tablet based on your blood sugar readings, meal pattern, age, and other medicines.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Added to diet and exercise for diabetes management
• Help with fasting and post-meal glucose reduction
• May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines

• Swallow Glucosil 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time prescribed, usually with a meal or shortly before a meal to reduce low blood sugar risk.
• Do not skip meals after taking Glucosil 5 mg Tablet, because this medicine can lower blood sugar further when food is delayed.
• Check your blood sugar regularly as advised so your doctor can adjust the dose if needed.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up without medical advice.
• Carry a fast source of sugar with you in case of low blood sugar symptoms.

Each Glucosil 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of glibenclamide per tablet, and the total daily amount depends on your doctor’s plan. It may be taken once daily or divided into more than one dose, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose are decided by the prescriber based on your blood sugar and response. Do not change the dose on your own, especially with this 5 mg strength, because taking too much can raise the risk of hypoglycemia.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Glibenclamide may include:

• Low blood sugar, which may be more likely if meals are skipped or activity increases
• Weight gain
• Nausea
• Heartburn or stomach upset
• Dizziness
• Headache

• Use extra caution if you are older, have kidney or liver problems, or are prone to low blood sugar.
• Do not use Glucosil 5 mg Tablet to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Alcohol can increase the chance of low blood sugar and may also worsen side effects.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Glucosil 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, poor nutrition, or irregular eating patterns, because these can affect safety.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning surgery, as your treatment may need adjustment.
• Keep taking other diabetes medicines only as directed, since combination therapy can increase hypoglycemia risk.

• Insulin and other diabetes medicines, which can increase low blood sugar risk
• Alcohol, which can cause unpredictable hypoglycemia
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, which may interact and need monitoring
• Certain antibiotics, antifungals, and other prescription drugs that can change glibenclamide levels
• Beta blockers, which can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar

Store Glucosil 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and light.