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Depaja 5 mg Tablet
Dapagliflozin (5mg)
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Depaja 5 mg 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 5 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹76 (₹7.57 per tablet)
MRP: ₹80
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Depaja 5 mg Tablet
Depaja 5 mg Tablet contains Dapagliflozin (5mg). It belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue class of medicines.
Uses of Depaja 5 mg 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 Depaja 5 mg Tablet works
Dapagliflozin lowers blood sugar by making your kidneys pass surplus glucose out in the urine, and also eases the load on the heart and kidneys.
How to take Depaja 5 mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it in the morning, with or without food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
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 Depaja 5 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Depaja 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 Depaja 5 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Not recommended in pregnancy — it may harm the developing baby. Tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Not recommended while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it. |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| 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 Depaja 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 Depaja 5 mg 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 Depaja 5 mg 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:
- INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class:
- SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue
Substitutes for Depaja 5 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Dapagliflozin (5mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Depaja 5 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dapagain 5 TabletSYSTOPIC LAB | tablet · 15`S | ₹57 | 25% cheaper |
| Diabiz 5 mg TabletBlue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹67 | 12% cheaper |
| Dapafree-5 TabletRISEMARKER PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹73 | 3% cheaper |
| Cipdapla 5 mg Tablet | 1X10 | ₹76 | same price |
| Daparay 5 TabletICON PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹94 | 24% more |
| Glucreta 5 TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹104 | 37% more |
| Gluflozin 5 TabletARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD | tablet · 15`S | ₹107 | 41% more |
| Dajio 5 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 10`S | ₹113 | 49% more |
| Udapa 5 mg TabletUSV Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹118 | 56% more |
| Dafax 5Elbrit LIfe Sciences | 15`S | ₹120 | 59% more |
| Dapatrend 5 TabletANTHEM BIOPHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹125 | 65% more |
| Damita 5 TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹130 | 72% more |
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Depaja 5 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Depaja 5 mg Tablet used for?
Depaja 5 mg 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 Depaja 5 mg Tablet?
Depaja 5 mg 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 Depaja 5 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Depaja 5 mg Tablet work?
Dapagliflozin lowers blood sugar by making your kidneys pass surplus glucose out in the urine, and also eases the load on the heart and kidneys.
Is Depaja 5 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Depaja 5 mg 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 Depaja 5 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Depaja 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 Depaja 5 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Not recommended in pregnancy — it may harm the developing baby. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Depaja.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Depaja 5 mg Tablet?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Depaja 5 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Depaja 5 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Depaja 5 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Depaja 5 mg 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 Depaja 5 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Depaja 5 mg Tablet starts at ₹76 (MRP ₹80) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 5 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Depaja 5 mg Tablet?
Depaja 5 mg Tablet is manufactured by INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Depaja 5 mg Tablet delivered?
Depaja 5 mg 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.
Depaja 5 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Dapagliflozin (5mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹76 (₹7.57 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹80
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- Indoco Remedies Ltd
- Manufacturer
- INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class
- SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 5 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Depaja 5 mg 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 Depaja 5 mg 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.