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Damita 5 Tablet
Dapagliflozin (5mg)
₹130MRP ₹137In stock
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Damita 5 Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, heart failure and chronic kidney disease.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Dapagliflozin (5mg)
Available variants: tablet 5mg 10`S
Best price: ₹130 (₹13.01 per tablet)
MRP: ₹137
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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Composition of Damita 5 Tablet
Damita 5 Tablet contains Dapagliflozin (5mg). It belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue class of medicines.
Uses of Damita 5 Tablet
- This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
- heart failure and chronic kidney disease.
Key benefits
- Protects the heart and kidneys as well as lowering sugar
- Usually causes modest weight loss
- Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
How Damita 5 Tablet works
Damita 5 Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.
How to take Damita 5 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Damita 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause dehydration and a fall in blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Damita 5 Tablet
Most side effects of Damita are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Passing urine more often
- Thirst
- Genital itching or thrush
- Urinary infection
- Nausea
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Damita 5 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Damita 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Damita 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Alcohol | It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Damita 5 Tablet . |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Damita 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Damita 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Damita 5 Tablet is recommended. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Drink enough water, especially in hot weather or if you have loose motions — this medicine makes you pass more urine. Seek urgent care for nausea with vomiting, stomach pain and deep rapid breathing, even if your sugar reading is normal. Report any pain, tenderness, redness or swelling in the genital area or perineum immediately — this is rare but needs same-day attention. Genital thrush is common; keep the area clean and dry and tell your doctor if it recurs.
Do not take Damita if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney disease.
Interactions with other medicines
Water tablets increase the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure when taken with this. Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
How to store Damita 5 Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Damita 5 Tablet
Take it in the morning so the extra urine does not disturb your sleep. Keep up your fluid intake and maintain genital hygiene. Tell any doctor treating you for an acute illness that you take this medicine.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class:
- SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue
Substitutes for Damita 5 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Dapagliflozin (5mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Dapagain 5 TabletSYSTOPIC LAB | tablet · 15`S | ₹57 | 56% cheaper |
| Diabiz 5 mg TabletBlue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹67 | 49% cheaper |
| Dapafree-5 TabletRISEMARKER PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹73 | 44% cheaper |
| Cipdapla 5 mg Tablet | 1X10 | ₹76 | 42% cheaper |
| Daparay 5 TabletICON PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹94 | 28% cheaper |
| Glucreta 5 TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹104 | 20% cheaper |
| Gluflozin 5 TabletARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD | tablet · 15`S | ₹107 | 18% cheaper |
| Dajio 5 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 10`S | ₹113 | 13% cheaper |
| Udapa 5 mg TabletUSV Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹118 | 9% cheaper |
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| Dapatrend 5 TabletANTHEM BIOPHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹125 | 4% cheaper |
| Justoza-5 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 15`S | ₹133 | 3% more |
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Damita 5 Tablet FAQs
What is Damita 5 Tablet used for?
Damita 5 Tablet is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Damita 5 Tablet?
Damita 5 Tablet contains Dapagliflozin (5mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Damita 5 Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Damita 5 Tablet work?
Damita 5 Tablet is an antidiabetic medication.
Is Damita 5 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Damita 5 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Damita 5 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Damita are Passing urine more often, Thirst, Genital itching or thrush, Urinary infection, Nausea. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Damita 5 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Damita 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Damita.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Damita 5 Tablet?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Damita 5 Tablet .
What if I miss a dose of Damita 5 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Damita 5 Tablet habit forming?
No. Damita 5 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Damita 5 Tablet?
Dapagain 5 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹57 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Damita 5 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Damita 5 Tablet starts at ₹130 (MRP ₹137) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 5mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Damita 5 Tablet?
Damita 5 Tablet is manufactured by MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Damita 5 Tablet delivered?
Damita 5 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Damita 5 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Dapagliflozin (5mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹130 (₹13.01 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹137
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class
- SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 5mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Damita 5 Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Damita 5 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.