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Prescription requiredMankind (pharma)Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)
Glimestar 3 Tablet
Glimepiride (3mg)
Glimestar 3 Tablet is used for lowers blood sugar levels, stimulates insulin release, controls diabetes effectively.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹75₹7.47 per tablet
Licensed pharmacyPharmacist-verified orderDelivered across India
Key details
Salt: Glimepiride (3mg)
Available variants: tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet
Best price: ₹75 (₹7.47 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MANKIND (PHARMA)
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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Composition of Glimestar 3 Tablet
Glimestar 3 Tablet contains Glimepiride (3mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.
Uses of Glimestar 3 Tablet
- lowers blood sugar levels
- stimulates insulin release
- controls diabetes effectively
Key benefits
- In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Glimestar 3 Tablet helps manage Type 2 diabetes by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas
- which lowers blood sugar levels. It helps reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications such as nerve damage
- kidney problems
- and heart disease
- supporting better long-term health.
How Glimestar 3 Tablet works
Sulfonylurea that stimulates pancreatic insulin release and improves sensitivity.
How to take Glimestar 3 Tablet
Take as directed by the doctor, with or without food. Do not skip doses. Monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
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
If you missed a a dose of Glimestar 3 Tablet, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Glimestar 3 Tablet
Most side effects of Glimestar are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Low blood sugar
- weight gain.
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 Glimestar 3 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |
| Alcohol | Alcohol CAUTION |
| Driving | Driving CAUTION |
| Kidney | Kidney CAUTION |
| Liver | Liver CAUTION |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Carry sugar source for hypoglycemia; review during illness or fasting.
Do not take Glimestar 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 or liver disease.
Interactions with other medicines
Many medicines change how strongly this works — tell your doctor about aspirin, blood thinners, antifungals, sulfa antibiotics and beta blockers in particular. Beta blockers can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar.
How to store Glimestar 3 Tablet
Store below 25°C.
Expert advice for Glimestar 3 Tablet
Take Glimestar 3 Tablet shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking Glimestar 3 Tablet. Glimestar 3 Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glimestar 3 Tablet affects you. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- MANKIND (PHARMA)
- Therapeutic class:
- Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)
- Drug class:
- Sulfonylurea
- Chemical class:
- Benzenesulfonamides
Substitutes for Glimestar 3 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Glimepiride (3mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Glimestar 3 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gliben 3 mg TabletR.B.PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹56 | 25% cheaper |
| Glitaray 3 TabletLLOYD HEALTHCARE | tablet · 10`S | ₹91 | 22% more |
| Gride 3 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹112 | 50% more |
| Glyree-3 mgIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | 10`S | ₹137 | 83% more |
| GP 3 TabletUSV Ltd | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹142 | 90% more |
| Azulix-3Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10`S | ₹168 | 125% more |
| Glador 3 TabletLUPIN LAB | tablet · 15`S | ₹198 | 165% more |
| Zoryl-3Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15`S | ₹246 | 229% more |
| Amaryl 3 TabletEMCURE PHARMA | tablet · 30 Tablet | ₹547 | 632% more |
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Glimestar 3 Tablet FAQs
What is Glimestar 3 Tablet used for?
Glimestar 3 Tablet is commonly used for lowers blood sugar levels, stimulates insulin release, controls diabetes effectively. 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 Glimestar 3 Tablet?
Glimestar 3 Tablet contains Glimepiride (3mg). 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 Glimestar 3 Tablet?
Take as directed by the doctor, with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Glimestar 3 Tablet work?
Sulfonylurea that stimulates pancreatic insulin release and improves sensitivity.
Is Glimestar 3 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Glimestar 3 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 Glimestar 3 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Glimestar are Low blood sugar, weight gain.. 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 Glimestar 3 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Glimestar.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Glimestar 3 Tablet?
Alcohol CAUTION
What if I miss a dose of Glimestar 3 Tablet?
If you missed a a dose of Glimestar 3 Tablet, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time.
Is Glimestar 3 Tablet habit forming?
No. Glimestar 3 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Glimestar 3 Tablet?
Gliben 3 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹56 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 Glimestar 3 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Glimestar 3 Tablet starts at ₹75 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Glimestar 3 Tablet?
Glimestar 3 Tablet is manufactured by MANKIND (PHARMA). PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Glimestar 3 Tablet delivered?
Glimestar 3 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.
Glimestar 3 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Glimepiride (3mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹75 (₹7.47 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- MANKIND (PHARMA)
- Manufacturer
- MANKIND (PHARMA)
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)
- Drug class
- Sulfonylurea
- Chemical class
- Benzenesulfonamides
- Action class
- Sulfonylureas (Insulin Secretagogues)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Glimestar 3 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 Glimestar 3 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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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.