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. Glipicontin 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Hcold-DS Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of common cold and cough associated with fever in children. It provides relief from pain and fever and helps treat cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing.Hcold-DS Oral Suspension may be given to your child with or without food. Give it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your child’s condition and how they respond to the medicine. Continue to administer the medicine for as long as the doctor has recommended.The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact the doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects experienced by the child. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not let your child do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects them.It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking Hcold-DS Oral Suspension. Before giving the medicine to your child, let your doctor know if they have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for the child.

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. Glipicontin 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

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

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Glipicontin 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CAUTION

Glipicontin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

- 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 : CAUTION

Glipicontin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glipicontin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may take a long time to come back to normal

- Liver : CAUTION

Glipicontin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glipicontin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Glipicontin 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Second-generation sulfonylurea derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI DIABETIC

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Store below 30°C

Q. What is the best time to take Glipicontin 5mg Tablet?
Take Glipicontin 5mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Glipicontin 5mg Tablet works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning before breakfast with a glass of water.

Q. Is Glipicontin 5mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glipicontin 5mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce the sugar levels are different. While Glipicontin 5mg Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.

Q. Is Glipicontin 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Glipicontin 5mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of Glipicontin 5mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Glipicontin 5mg Tablet can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.

Q. Does Glipicontin 5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Glipicontin 5mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.

Q. Can I take Glipicontin 5mg Tablet with insulin?
Glipicontin 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. Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring.

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

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

Q. Who should not take Glipicontin 5mg Tablet?
Glipicontin 5mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or are due to have surgery. Along with that, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should also avoid taking Glipicontin 5mg Tablet.

Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of Glipicontin 5mg Tablet?
Overdose of Glipicontin 5mg Tablet may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you have taken an excess dose then you should instantly consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma are cases of medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.

Q. Can I skip Glipicontin 5mg Tablet for a few days?
No, Glipicontin 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.

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Dizziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal discomfort
Nervousness
Tremors
Flatulence