Dapagliflozin

Diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitor)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Dapagliflozin is a diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitor) found in 18 medicines sold in India, such as Forxiga 10, Gluxit 10, Oxra 10. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Dapagliflozin (16)

Cipdapla 10Dapaglyn 10Dapamac 10Dapanorm 10Daparyl 10Dapaturn 10Dapavel 10Dapefy 10Daplo 10Forxiga 10Forxiga 5GlucretaGluxit 10Justoza 10Oxra 10Udapa 10

Combination medicines that contain Dapagliflozin (2)

Oxramet XR 10/500Xigduo XR 10/500

Common questions

What is Dapagliflozin used for?

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

How does Dapagliflozin work?

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

How should I take Dapagliflozin?

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

What are the side effects of Dapagliflozin?

Common: Genital thrush, urinary infections, passing more urine, thirst. Get 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 Dapagliflozin interact with other medicines?

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.

Is Dapagliflozin safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Does Dapagliflozin need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Dapagliflozin?

Cipdapla 10, Dapaglyn 10, Dapamac 10, Dapanorm 10, Daparyl 10, Dapaturn 10, Dapavel 10, Dapefy 10, Daplo 10, Forxiga 10, Forxiga 5, Glucreta, Gluxit 10, Justoza 10, Oxra 10, Oxramet XR 10/500, Udapa 10, Xigduo XR 10/500.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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