Glucosil 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

Glucosil 5mg Tablet may be used by itself or along with other medicines. It should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working.

Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include nausea, headache, and dizziness. It can also sometimes cause low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.

You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

Uses of Glucosil Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Glucosil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glucosil

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness

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 antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glucosil 5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glucosil 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glucosil 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Glucosil 5mg Tablet

Driving

CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Glucosil 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

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.

What if you forget to take Glucosil Tablet?

You should skip a dose of Glucosil 5mg Tablet if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.

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Quick tips

Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glucosil 5mg Tablet affects you.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Glucosil 5mg Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glucosil 5mg Tablet affects you.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Second-generation sulfonylurea derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Sulfonylureas (Insulin Secretagogues)

Patient concerns

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FAQs

Is Glucosil 5mg Tablet the same as Glipizide?

No, Glucosil 5mg Tablet and Glipizide are different medicines. However, they belong to the same class of medicines called sulfonylureas and are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.

Does Glucosil 5mg Tablet play any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

No, Glucosil 5mg Tablet is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.

Why should Glucosil 5mg Tablet be used cautiously in elderly patients?

Glucosil 5mg Tablet should be used with extra caution in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event).

Is Glucosil 5mg Tablet useful in the management of prediabetes?

Glucosil 5mg Tablet is not used for the management of prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to label you as diabetic. There are clinical studies available, but the evidence is not strong enough for its use in prediabetes.

How is Glucosil 5mg Tablet different from Teneligliptin?

Both Glucosil 5mg Tablet and Teneligliptin are antidiabetic medicines and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and may show different kinds of side effects. Glucosil 5mg Tablet commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while Teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulins or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.

Can I skip Glucosil 5mg Tablet for a few days?

No, Glucosil 5mg Tablet should not be skipped as it can make your diabetes worse. If you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.

Can I take Glucosil 5mg Tablet if I have a sulfa allergy?

Use of Glucosil 5mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Does Glucosil 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Glucosil 5mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and exercise regularly while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meals as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.

Is there any benefit of taking Glucosil 5mg Tablet with insulin?

Glucosil 5mg Tablet, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). The dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring. Please consult your doctor if you have any doubts and follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit of Glucosil 5mg Tablet.

Is it safe to take Glucosil 5mg Tablet with Liraglutide?

Yes, Glucosil 5mg Tablet and Liraglutide can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

Is Glucosil 5mg Tablet a Thiazolidinedione?

No, Glucosil 5mg Tablet is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.

Is Glucosil 5mg Tablet useful in the management of gestational diabetes?

The use of insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels. Insulin injections are the standard medication for gestational diabetes. Glucosil 5mg Tablet may be advised as an alternative or in addition to insulin for the management of gestational diabetes. However, do not start taking Glucosil 5mg Tablet until prescribed by the doctor.

Does Glucosil 5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Glucosil 5mg Tablet. However, diabetes can lead to hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have excessive hair loss as it could be due to some other underlying condition or it could be a sign of your diabetes getting worsened.

Is it safe to take Glucosil 5mg Tablet with pioglitazone?

Yes, it is safe to take Glucosil 5mg Tablet with Pioglitazone in patients with diabetes mellitus. Together these two medicines can control your blood sugar levels, lower plasma lipid levels and improve blood pressure. However, the risk of very low blood sugar levels can increase and the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted.

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