Dapaglyn 10

Tablet · Zydus Cadila
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Dapaglyn 10 is a tablet made by Zydus Cadila that contains Dapagliflozin 10 mg. Dapagliflozin is a diabetes medicine (sglt2 inhibitor): lowers blood sugar by passing extra sugar out in urine; also used in heart and kidney failure.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Dapagliflozin10 mg

What it is used for

Lowers blood sugar by passing extra sugar out in urine; also used in heart and kidney failure.

How it works

An SGLT2 inhibitor (gliflozin) that removes sugar through the urine and protects the heart and kidneys.

How to take it

Usually 10 mg once a day, with or without food.

Common side effects

  • Genital thrush
  • Urinary infections
  • Passing more urine
  • Thirst

Get medical help straight away if

  • Feeling very unwell with nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and fast breathing, even with normal sugar (ketoacidosis)
  • Pain, redness or swelling of the genitals or area behind them
  • Dizziness on standing

Be careful

Drink enough water; can cause genital fungal infections.

Other medicines and interactions

Adds to the effect of diuretics (dehydration). Low sugar more likely with insulin or sulfonylureas. Doctors pause it before surgery and during illness with poor eating.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (14)

Forxiga 10Gluxit 10Oxra 10Cipdapla 10Justoza 10Daparyl 10Dapavel 10Udapa 10Dapefy 10GlucretaDapamac 10Dapanorm 10Dapaturn 10Daplo 10

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Forxiga 5

Common questions

What is Dapaglyn 10?

Dapaglyn 10 is a tablet by Zydus Cadila containing Dapagliflozin 10 mg.

What is Dapaglyn 10 used for?

Lowers blood sugar by passing extra sugar out in urine; also used in heart and kidney failure.

How should I take Dapaglyn 10?

Usually 10 mg once a day, with or without food. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Dapaglyn 10?

Common side effects include: Genital thrush, urinary infections, passing more urine, thirst. Get medical help straight away for: Feeling very unwell with nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and fast breathing, even with normal sugar (ketoacidosis), pain, redness or swelling of the genitals or area behind them, dizziness on standing.

Does Dapaglyn 10 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Dapaglyn 10 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Dapaglyn 10?

Brands with the same composition: Forxiga 10, Gluxit 10, Oxra 10, Cipdapla 10, Justoza 10, Daparyl 10, Dapavel 10, Udapa 10, Dapefy 10, Glucreta, Dapamac 10, Dapanorm 10. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.