Trajenta 5

Tablet · Boehringer Ingelheim / Lupin
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Trajenta 5 is a tablet made by Boehringer Ingelheim / Lupin that contains Linagliptin 5 mg. Linagliptin is a diabetes medicine (dpp-4 inhibitor): helps the body release insulin after meals to lower blood sugar.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Linagliptin5 mg

What it is used for

Helps the body release insulin after meals to lower blood sugar.

How it works

A DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin) that does not need a dose change in kidney disease.

How to take it

Usually 5 mg once a day, with or without food.

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Stuffy nose or sore throat
  • Joint pain

Get medical help straight away if

  • Severe stomach pain spreading to the back (pancreatitis)
  • Blistering skin (bullous pemphigoid)
  • Allergic swelling

Be careful

Report severe stomach pain (rarely pancreatitis).

Other medicines and interactions

Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with sulfonylureas or insulin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding; insulin is preferred.

Common questions

What is Trajenta 5?

Trajenta 5 is a tablet by Boehringer Ingelheim / Lupin containing Linagliptin 5 mg.

What is Trajenta 5 used for?

Helps the body release insulin after meals to lower blood sugar.

How should I take Trajenta 5?

Usually 5 mg once a day, with or without food. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Trajenta 5?

Common side effects include: Headache, stuffy nose or sore throat, joint pain. Get medical help straight away for: Severe stomach pain spreading to the back (pancreatitis), blistering skin (bullous pemphigoid), allergic swelling.

Does Trajenta 5 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 Trajenta 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding; insulin is preferred.

What are the substitutes for Trajenta 5?

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

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.