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
What is Protect?
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 156.47
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 156.47 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 156.47
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.
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Scicon Mr
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Rs 121.3Rs 12.13/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
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Rs 284.2Rs 14.21/unit
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Rs 190Rs 19/unit
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Rs 306.9Rs 20.46/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsNEXT PHARMA
Diamicron Mr
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Rs 417Rs 20.85/unit
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Scicon-Mr
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Rs 724.2Rs 24.14/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Diamicron Mr
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Rs 599Rs 29.95/unit
Below approved ceilingSERVIER PHARMA
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Rs 114.76
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Nidonil
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Rs 121
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker Limited
Nodibet
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Rs 237.8 ceiling
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Glimicron
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Rs 172.98 ceiling
No DRAP alertsUniMark Pharmaceuticals 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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