Glizid 40
Glizid 40 is a tablet made by Panacea Biotec that contains Gliclazide 40 mg. Gliclazide is a diabetes medicine (sulfonylurea): lowers blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gliclazide | 40 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.
How to take it
Usually 40 to 160 mg with breakfast (or twice daily); slow-release 30 to 120 mg once a day with breakfast. Do not skip meals.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Stomach upset
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)
Be careful
Can cause low sugar; do not skip meals.
Other medicines and interactions
Low sugar more likely with alcohol, fluconazole, clarithromycin and other diabetes medicines; beta blockers can hide signs.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Usually switched to insulin in pregnancy; not recommended while breastfeeding.
Same ingredients, different strength or form
Common questions
What is Glizid 40?
Glizid 40 is a tablet by Panacea Biotec containing Gliclazide 40 mg.
What is Glizid 40 used for?
Lowers blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin.
How should I take Glizid 40?
Usually 40 to 160 mg with breakfast (or twice daily); slow-release 30 to 120 mg once a day with breakfast. Do not skip meals. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Glizid 40?
Common side effects include: Low blood sugar, weight gain, stomach upset. 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).
Does Glizid 40 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 Glizid 40 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Usually switched to insulin in pregnancy; not recommended while breastfeeding.
What are the substitutes for Glizid 40?
We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.
Sources and further reading
- Gliclazide: NHS · MedlinePlus
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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