Prescription requiredAntidiabetic

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S is used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus: used to improve blood sugar control along with diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed..

Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated August 2026

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Active Ingredient / Composition

Vildagliptin (50mg)

What is Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S used for?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus: used to improve blood sugar control along with diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed.

How Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S Works

Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor. It increases incretin hormones (GLP-1 and GIP), which enhance glucose-dependent insulin release and reduce glucagon secretion, thereby lowering blood glucose mainly after meals.

Dosage & Directions

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, with or without food. Swallow tablet whole with water; take at the same time each day. Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease; do not stop or change dose without medical advice.

Always follow your doctor's prescription. Do not self-medicate.

Key Benefits

Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Improves post-meal glucose control
Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
Convenient once-daily dosing

Pregnancy

Consult doctor

Alcohol Interaction

Use with caution

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Quick Facts

Composition: Vildagliptin (50mg)
Therapeutic class: Antidiabetic
Drug class: DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin)
Prescription: Required (Rx)
Price: ₹85
Habit forming: No
Storage: Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Usage FAQs

How should I take this medicine?

Follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Do not alter the dose without medical advice.

Can I take this medicine without a prescription?

Prescription-required medicines need a valid Rx. OTC medicines can be purchased directly.

What if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is close to your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose.

How long does it take to show effect?

The time to show effect varies by medicine and condition. Consult your doctor for specific timelines.

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Active Ingredient / Composition

What is Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S used for?

How Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S Works

Dosage & Directions

Key Benefits

Pregnancy

Alcohol Interaction

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Quick Facts

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Usage FAQs

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Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Active Ingredient / Composition

What is Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S used for?

How Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S Works

Dosage & Directions

Key Benefits

Pregnancy

Alcohol Interaction

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Quick Facts

Zukanorm 50 Tab 15S — Usage FAQs

More from PingMeDoc™

Safety disclaimer