Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Gliclazide
Drug Class
Diabetes
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...
How It Works
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 121
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 242.44
ServaidRs 121
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Gliclazide, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Getzid Mr
30Mg
Rs 117.2Rs 11.72/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Scicon Mr
30Mg
Rs 121.3Rs 12.13/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Diamicron
80Mg
Rs 284.2Rs 14.21/unit
SERVIER PHARMA
Getzid Mr
60Mg
Rs 190Rs 19/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Glinext MR
60mg
Rs 306.9Rs 20.46/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsNEXT PHARMA
Diamicron Mr
30Mg
Rs 417Rs 20.85/unit
SERVIER PHARMA
Scicon-Mr
60Mg
Rs 724.2Rs 24.14/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Diamicron Mr
60Mg
Rs 599Rs 29.95/unit
Below approved ceilingSERVIER PHARMA
Protect
30G
Rs 156.47Rs 156.47/unit
PROTECT
Macazid
80mg
Rs 114.76
Macter International Limited
Protect
80mcg
Rs 207.29
PLATINUM
Nodibet
80mg
Rs 237.8 ceiling
STANDPHARM PAKISTAN (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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