Gepride 1

Tablet · Medley Pharma
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Gepride 1 is a tablet made by Medley Pharma that contains Glimepiride 1 mg. Glimepiride is a diabetes medicine (sulfonylurea): lowers blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Glimepiride1 mg

What it is used for

Lowers blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin.

How it works

A sulfonylurea that makes the pancreas release more insulin, lowering blood sugar.

How to take it

Usually 1 to 4 mg once a day with breakfast or the first main meal. Do not skip meals after taking it.

Common side effects

  • Low blood sugar
  • Weight gain
  • Nausea

Get medical help straight away if

  • Low blood sugar: shaking, sweating, hunger, confusion or fainting (take 15 g of sugar such as glucose or juice, then food)
  • Yellow skin
  • Rash

Be careful

Can cause low sugar (shaking, sweating); do not skip meals.

Other medicines and interactions

Low sugar is more likely with alcohol, other diabetes medicines, fluconazole, some antibiotics (clarithromycin, quinolones) and beta blockers, which can also hide the warning signs.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Usually switched to insulin in pregnancy. Not recommended while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (13)

Amaryl 1Azulix 1GP 1Zoryl 1Glimestar 1Glador 1Euglim 1Glimisave 1Diapride 1Geminor 1Glimiprex 1Glypride 1Glyree 1

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Amaryl 2Glimestar 2Glimda 2Euglim 2GP-2Azulix 2Glador 2Glimisave 2Glimer 2Diapride 2Zoryl-2Glimy 2

Common questions

What is Gepride 1?

Gepride 1 is a tablet by Medley Pharma containing Glimepiride 1 mg.

What is Gepride 1 used for?

Lowers blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin.

How should I take Gepride 1?

Usually 1 to 4 mg once a day with breakfast or the first main meal. Do not skip meals after taking it. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Gepride 1?

Common side effects include: Low blood sugar, weight gain, nausea. Get medical help straight away for: Low blood sugar: shaking, sweating, hunger, confusion or fainting (take 15 g of sugar such as glucose or juice, then food), yellow skin, rash.

Does Gepride 1 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 Gepride 1 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Usually switched to insulin in pregnancy. Not recommended while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Gepride 1?

Brands with the same composition: Amaryl 1, Azulix 1, GP 1, Zoryl 1, Glimestar 1, Glador 1, Euglim 1, Glimisave 1, Diapride 1, Geminor 1, Glimiprex 1, Glypride 1. 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.