Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet

Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet contains Glibenclamide + Metformin 5mg/500mg, a two-in-one diabetes medicine. Made by Shrooq, it is prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Pack size: 30s tablet.

Uses of Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet

Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet is used to control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes when diet, exercise and a single medicine have not been enough, or to replace taking the two medicines separately. Good blood sugar control lowers the long-term risk of complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels. It works best alongside a healthy diet, regular activity and weight management.

How Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet works

Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea that prompts the pancreas to release more insulin. Metformin reduces the amount of glucose released by the liver and helps the body’s cells respond better to insulin. Together they lower blood sugar through two complementary routes.

Possible side effects

Some side effects of Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet are most noticeable when treatment starts. They include:

• Low blood sugar (shakiness, sweating, hunger)
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Metallic taste
• Weight gain

Treat low blood sugar quickly with sugar or a sweet drink, and get help if it does not improve or causes confusion or fainting. Get urgent help for severe vomiting, fast breathing, muscle pain and unusual drowsiness, which can be signs of lactic acidosis.

Precautions and warnings

• Take Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet with meals and do not skip meals, as this increases the risk of low blood sugar; carry a sugary snack with you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart problems, as it may need adjusting or may not be suitable.
• Your doctor may pause it before surgery or scans using contrast dye, and during illness with vomiting, diarrhoea or dehydration.
• Limit alcohol, which raises the risk of both low blood sugar and lactic acidosis, and tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
• It is not normally used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, when insulin is usually preferred, so talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet online in Pakistan

Order Glifor 5mg/500mg Tablet from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Glibenclamide + Metformin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.