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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Gliclazide
Drug Class
Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excluding Insulin
Chemical Class
Sulphonyl Urea
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A10BB09
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Gliclazide is a sulfonyl urea compound. Gliclazide is oral hypoglycemic agent and effective in the treatment of non-insulin dependent dia...
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Chemical Class
Sulphonyl Urea
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphonyl Urea. It belongs to Potassium Channel (ATP sensitive) antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Gliclazide is 323.40. Its pKa is 5.8.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
40 to 80 mg — 24 hourly
Max dose 320 mg. doses > 160 mg given in 2 divided doses.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Acute porphyrias, insulin-dependent diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-coma and coma, severe renal or hepaticin sufficiency
Important Warnings
Children, avoid if the patient has both renal and hepatic impairment
Side Effects
Hypoglycaemiadermatological reactionsGI disturbancesbrain damagedizziness.
Drug Interactions
Miconazole
phenylbutazone
alcohol
insulin
acarbose
biguanides
beta-blockers
fluconazole
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Caution advised, avoid.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 284.2
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 20 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 14.21 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 209.2
DVAGOper pack of 20Rs 284.2
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Gliclazide, and what they are not.You pay Rs 169 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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Rs 172.98 ceiling
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ATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
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Rs 250.03 ceiling
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Glinext
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Rs 181.52 ceiling
No DRAP alertsNext Pharmaceutical Products (Pvt.) Ltd
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Rs 168.36 ceiling
MEDIPAK LIMITED
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Rs 160.13 ceiling
Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
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Rs 278.66 ceiling
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Rs 207.29 ceiling
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Rs 186.36 ceiling
ZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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