Daonil Tablets – Glibenclamide 5mg Tablets, 10 Tablets
Control your blood sugar with Daonil Tablets. These tablets are used to treat type 2 diabetes, also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes. The active ingredient in Daonil, glibenclamide, helps increase the amount of insulin released by your pancreas, which lowers high blood glucose levels. Use Daonil in conjunction with diet and exercise for the best results.
Daonil 5mg tablets lower blood glucose levels by causing the pancreas to release more insulin. It is usually taken in combination with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which your body does not make enough insulin, and the insulin that your body produces does not work as well as it should. Your body can also make too much sugar. When this happens, sugar (glucose) builds up in the blood. This can lead to serious medical problems like heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation.
- Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high.
- It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. It can also increase your risk of getting serious problems with your eyes, heart and nerves.
- It\’s a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines and have regular check-ups.
- It\’s caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It\’s often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Many people have type 2 diabetes without realising. This is because symptoms don\’t necessarily make you feel unwell.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:
- peeing more than usual, particularly at night
- feeling thirsty all the time
- feeling very tired
- losing weight without trying to
- itching around your penis or vagina, or repeatedly getting thrush
- cuts or wounds taking longer to heal
- blurred vision
You\’re more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you:
- are over 40 – or 25 for south Asian people
- have a close relative with diabetes – such as a parent, brother or sister
- are overweight or obese
- are of south Asian, Chinese, African Caribbean or black African origin – even if you were born in the UK
Understanding your type 2 diabetes medication
Most people need medicine to control their type 2 diabetes.
The medicine helps keep your blood sugar level as normal as possible to prevent health problems. You\’ll have to take it for the rest of your life.
Diabetes usually gets worse over time, so your medicine or dose may need to change.
Adjusting your diet and being active is also necessary to keep your blood sugar level down.
How to manage your diabetes
A healthy diet and keeping active will help you manage your blood sugar level. It will also help you to control your weight and generally feel better.
YOU CAN EAT MANY TYPES OF FOODS
There\’s nothing you can\’t eat if you have type 2 diabetes, but you\’ll have to limit certain foods.
You should:
- eat a wide range of foods – including fruit, vegetables and some starchy foods like pasta
- keep sugar, fat and salt to a minimum
- eat breakfast, lunch and dinner every day – don\’t skip meals
If you need to change your diet, it might be easier to make small changes every week.
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What is the price of Daonil Tablets in Nigeria?
The price of Daonil Tablets is N350
Where can you buy Daonil Tablets In Nigeria?
Daonil Tablets is available on Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria\’s Largest Online Pharmacy
Daonil Tablets is a prescription drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent.
How to Use
How to use Daonil Tablets
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes educator carefully.
They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand the instructions on the pack, ask your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes educator for help.
How much to take
Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take each day. Your doctor may increase or decrease the dose depending on your blood glucose levels.
How to take it
Swallow the tablets with a full glass of water.
When to take it
Take your tablet immediately before breakfast. If you only eat a very light breakfast, then this dose should be put off until lunchtime.
Do not skip meals whilst using Daonil. Take your dose at the same time each day.
How long to take it
Continue taking Daonil for as long as your doctor tells you.
This medicine helps to control your diabetes, but will not cure it. Therefore you may have to take it for a long time. It is important to keep taking your medicine even if you feel well. Make sure you have enough Daonil to last over weekends and holidays.
If you forget to take it
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally.
Missed doses can cause high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia).
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.
If you double a dose this may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).
If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes educator.
If you have trouble remembering to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
If you take too much (overdose)
Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Daonil. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
If you take too much Daonil you may experience symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).
If not treated quickly, these symptoms may progress to loss of co-ordination, slurred speech, confusion, loss of consciousness and the occurrence of fits.
At the first signs of hypoglycaemia, raise your blood glucose quickly by taking jelly beans, sugar or honey, soft drink (non-diet) or glucose tablets.
If you experience any of the symptoms of an overdose, immediately get medical help.
Product Details
Product Information of Daonil Tablets
Before you take Daonil
When you must not take it
Do not take Daonil if you have an allergy to:
any medicine containing glibenclamide
any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
any other similar medicines (such as sulphur antibiotics or sulphonylureas).
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
shortness of breath
wheezing or difficulty breathing
swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
rash, itching or hives on the skin
Do not take Daonil if you have any of the following conditions:
type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, also known as IDDM, or juvenile or growth onset diabetes)
unstable diabetes
diabetic ketoacidosis
diabetic coma or pre-coma
severe kidney disease
severe liver disease
you are being treated with the medication bosentan
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant.
It may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy.
Insulin is more suitable for controlling blood sugar during pregnancy. Your doctor will replace Daonil with insulin while you are pregnant.
Do not breast-feed if you are taking this medicine.
It is not known if Daonil passes into breast milk. Daonil should not be taken while you are breastfeeding.
Do not give Daonil to children.
Safety and effectiveness in children has not been established.
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.
Before you start to take it
Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
glucose-6-phosphate (G6PD) deficiency
a history of diabetic coma
adrenal, pituitary (or thyroid) problems
heart failure
kidney or liver problems
you drink alcohol in any amount
you do not eat regular meals
you do a lot of exercise or heavy work
you are feeling ill or unwell
you are taking any other antidiabetic treatment
Diet, exercise, alcohol and your general health all strongly affect the control of your diabetes. Discuss these things with your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Your doctor can discuss with you the risks and benefits involved.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell him/her before you start taking Daonil.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may lead to low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia) by increasing the blood glucose lowering effect of Daonil. These include:
alcohol
some medicines used to treat high blood pressure
some medicines used to treat arthritis, pain and inflammation
(anabolic) steroids
some cholesterol-lowering medicines
other medicines used to treat diabetes
some antibiotics
medicines used to prevent blood clots
disopyramide, a medicine used to treat irregular heart rhythms
some medicines used to treat depression
pentoxifylline (oxpentifylline), a medicine used to treat blood vessel problems
some medicines used to treat cancer
some medicines used to treat gout
cimetidine and ranitidine, medicines used to treat reflux and ulcers
Some medicines may lead to loss of control of your diabetes (resulting in high blood glucose) by weakening the blood glucose-effect of Daonil. These include:
alcohol
some medicines used to treat glaucoma
some medicines used to treat high blood pressure
corticosteroids such as prednisone and cortisone
glucagon, a medicine used to treat low blood glucose
some medicines used to treat tuberculosis
high dose nicotinic acid used for the lowering of blood fats
oestrogens and oral contraceptives
some medicines used to treat mental illness or psychotic disorders
phenytoin, a medicine used to treat epilepsy (convulsions)
cimetidine and ranitidine, medicines used to treat reflux and ulcers
ritodrine, a medicine used to prevent premature labour
diuretics, also known as fluid tablets
some asthma medicines, preparations for coughs and colds and weight reducing medicines
thyroid hormones
large doses of laxatives
indomethacin, a medicine used to treat arthritis (an inflammatory condition)
barbiturates, medicines used for sedation
Some medicines may hide the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia). These include:
alcohol
some medicines used to treat high blood pressure
You may need different amounts of your medicine or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes educator can tell you what to do if you are taking any of these medicines. They also have a more complete list of medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Daonil.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Daonil Tablets
Tell your doctor, or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Daonil.
All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects.
If you are over 65 years of age you may have an increased chance of getting side effects.
Do not be alarmed by the following lists of side effects. You may not experience any of them.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.
The following possible side effect lists are placed in order of increasing urgency of the behaviour required.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
signs of hypoglycaemia which may include weakness, trembling or shaking, sweating, light headedness, headache, dizziness, lack of concentration, tearfulness or crying, irritability, hunger and numbness around the lips and fingers
stomach upset including nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, cramps
diarrhoea, constipation or a feeling of fullness in the stomach
loss of appetite
headache
weakness
eye problems including blurred or double vision
unusual weight gain
The above list includes the more common side effects of your medicine. They are usually mild and short-lived.
Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:
deafness
severe pain or tenderness in the stomach
sudden onset of abnormal thoughts or delusions
rash, sores, redness or itching of the skin, itchy hives-like rash or spots
symptoms of sunburn such as redness, itching, swelling or blistering which may occur more quickly than normal
bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, reddish or purplish blotches under the skin
symptoms of lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood) which may include loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, trouble breathing, feeling weak, tired or uncomfortable, unusual muscle pain, slow heart beat
yellowing of the skin or eyes, also called jaundice
signs of frequent or worrying infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
signs of anaemia such as tiredness, being short of breath and looking pale
a change in colour or amount of urine passed, blood in the urine
The above list includes serious side effects that may require medical attention. Serious side effects are rare.
If any of the following happen, tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital:
blindness
convulsions or fits
swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in breathing
The above list includes very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. These side effects are very rare.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people.
Ingredients
Product Ingredients of Daonil Tablets
What it looks like
Daonil 5 mg tablets are white, biplane oblong tablets with a score-line on both sides. LDI is engraved each side of the score-line and inverted. The other side is plain.
Ingredients
Daonil contains 5 mg of glibenclamide as the active ingredient.
Inactive ingredients:
lactose monohydrate
maize starch
pre-gelatinised maize starch
purified talc
colloidal anhydrous silica
magnesium stearate
This medicine does not contain sucrose, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.
How to store
How to store Daonil Tablets
Storage
Keep your tablets in the pack until it is time to take them.
If you take the tablets out of the pack they may not keep as well.
Keep your tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Do not store Daonil or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it on a window sill or in the car.
Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
Keep it where children cannot reach it.
A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
Disposal
If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine that is left over
Prescription Product
This product requires a prescription from your Doctor.
Please follow the instruction received from the pharmacy on how to forward your prescription to the pharmacy after you have paid for the medicine.
A prescription drug is a pharmaceutical medication that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent
Delivery
Delievry time are estimates. Can vary due to the time of day you order.
Delivery time estimate are subject to the courier company.
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