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Glychek-40
Gliclazide (40mg)
₹92In stock
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Glychek-40 is used for glychek 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Key details
Salt: Gliclazide (40mg)
Available variants: NA 15`S
Price: ₹92
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Composition of Glychek-40
Glychek-40 contains Gliclazide (40mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.
Uses of Glychek-40
Glychek 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Benefits of Glychek-40
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Glychek-40 prompts your pancreas to release more insulin, bringing high sugar readings down quickly. Steady control lowers the long-term risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels.
How Glychek-40 works
Glychek 40 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.
How to take Glychek-40
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. Glychek 40 Tablet is to be taken with food.
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 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 Glychek-40
Most side effects of Glychek-40 are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Nausea Headache Dizziness
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Glychek-40
- Alcohol
- Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action in an unpredictable way
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Glychek 40 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.<br>Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingSAFE
- Glychek 40 Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Glychek 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glychek 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<br>These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may take a long time to come back to normal
- LiverCAUTION
- Glychek 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glychek 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. Do not skip meals while on this medicine — a missed meal is the commonest cause of a low-sugar episode. Carry glucose, sugar or sweets with you, and tell the people you live and work with what a low-sugar episode looks like. Older people and people with kidney trouble are more likely to have low sugar, and may need a smaller dose.
Do not take Glychek-40 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 Glychek-40
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Glychek-40
- Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Related lab tests
People taking Glychek-40 are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class:
- Sulfonylurea
Substitutes for Glychek-40
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Gliclazide (40mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Glizid 40 Tablet | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹37 | 59% cheaper |
| Glix 40 mg TabletINDI PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹50 | 45% cheaper |
| Glycozide 40 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹57 | 38% cheaper |
| Gli 40 mg Tablet | tablet · 1X10 | ₹59 | 36% cheaper |
| Euclide 40 mg TabletALKEM LAB | tablet · 10`S | ₹70 | 24% cheaper |
| Glix 40 mg TabletINDI PHARMA | tablet · 15`S | ₹80 | 12% cheaper |
| Reclide 40 TabletDr Reddys Laboratories Ltd | tablet · 15 Tablet | ₹81 | 12% cheaper |
| Loyzide 40 mg TabletLLOYD HEALTHCARE | tablet · 15`S | ₹89 | 3% cheaper |
| Cyblex 40 mg TabletERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | tablet · 15`S | ₹89 | 3% cheaper |
| Glycinorm 40 mg TabletIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | tablet · 15`S | ₹112 | 22% more |
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Glychek-40 FAQs
What is Glychek-40 used for?
Glychek-40 is commonly used for Glychek 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Glychek-40?
Type 2 diabetes: Glychek-40 prompts your pancreas to release more insulin, bringing high sugar readings down quickly. Steady control lowers the long-term risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels.
What is the salt in Glychek-40?
Glychek-40 contains Gliclazide (40mg). 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 Glychek-40?
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 Glychek-40 work?
Glychek 40 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication.
Is Glychek-40 a prescription medicine?
Yes. Glychek-40 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 Glychek-40?
The side effects reported most often with Glychek-40 are Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Nausea Headache Dizziness. 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 Glychek-40 be taken during pregnancy?
Glychek-40 is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Glychek-40.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Glychek-40?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Glychek-40.
What if I miss a dose of Glychek-40?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Glychek-40 habit forming?
No. Glychek-40 is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Glychek-40?
Glycozar-40 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹22 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 Glychek-40 cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Glychek-40 starts at ₹92 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Glychek-40?
Glychek-40 is manufactured by INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Glychek-40 delivered?
Glychek-40 is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Glychek-40, Quick facts
- Salt
- Gliclazide (40mg)
- Price
- ₹92
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Indoco Remedies Ltd
- Manufacturer
- INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class
- Sulfonylurea
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 15`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- 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 Glychek-40.
- 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.