Is there a Government Jan Aushadhi version of Glimepiride 5mg?

Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies by region. Check nearby Kendra stores or verify NPPA DPCO price ceiling rates on Sasta Parcha.

How can I find cheap substitutes for Glimepiride 5mg?

Sasta Parcha indexes active salt composition for Glimepiride 5mg and lists private-brand substitutes ranked from lowest to highest price. Always confirm salt, dosage, and strength with a doctor or pharmacist before changing brands.

Salt / ingredient

Glimepiride 5mg

Q: What is the price of Glimepiride 5mg in India?

Glimepiride 5mg pricing in India varies based on formulation. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at discounted generic rates, while commercial brand substitutes range across market manufacturers.

Lowers blood sugar

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Reference information

About Glimepiride

Source: OpenFDA

This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.

Common side effects

with glimepiride were hypoglycemia
dizziness
asthenia
headache
nausea

Safety advice

May affect the liver. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Avoid or limit alcohol while taking this medicine.
May cause drowsiness. Be careful driving or operating machines.
Stop use and seek emergency help if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction.
May cause low blood sugar. Watch for symptoms like shakiness, sweating, confusion.

Uses

limepiride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus .
Limitations of Use Glimepiride tablets should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings.
Glimepiride tablets are a sulfonylurea indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ).
Limitations of Use: Not for treating type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis ( 1 ).

How to take

ecommended starting dose is 1 or 2 mg once daily.
Increase in 1 or 2 mg increments no more frequently than every 1 to 2 weeks based on glycemic response.
Maximum recommended dose is 8 mg once daily ( 2.1 ).
Administer with breakfast or first meal of the day ( 2.1 ).
Use 1 mg starting dose and titrate slowly in patients at increased risk for hypoglycemia (e.g., elderly, patients with renal impairment) ( 2.1 ).

Frequently Asked Questions about Glimepiride 5mg

What is the price of Glimepiride 5mg in India?

The price of Glimepiride 5mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.

Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Glimepiride 5mg?

Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies. Use the Nearby Kendra locator on Sasta Parcha to find nearby government stores.

How to find lower-cost substitutes for Glimepiride 5mg?

Search the active salt formulation (Glimepiride 5mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.