About Euglucon 5mg Tablets
Sulfonylurea diabetes medicine
Used for
- Treats type 2 diabetes alongside diet and exercise.
Usual adult dose
Usually 2.5–5 mg once daily with breakfast; adjusted gradually according to blood glucose.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Skin rash
Important warnings
- Can cause severe or prolonged low blood sugar.
- Risk increases with missed meals, alcohol, illness, or strenuous exercise.
- Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Use caution with kidney or liver problems; monitoring is important.
Pregnancy
Generally avoided during pregnancy; insulin is usually preferred for diabetes treatment.
Breastfeeding
May pass into breast milk and cause low blood sugar in infants; alternatives are generally preferred.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines and insulin can increase low blood sugar.
- Some antibiotics, antifungals, and anti-inflammatory medicines can increase its effect.
- Rifampicin and some seizure medicines can reduce its effect.
- Alcohol may increase low blood sugar and cause flushing or nausea.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.