Minidiab is an oral drug with the active substance Glipizide.
This is an antidiabetic medicine that stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic cells, keeping blood sugar level stable.
Minidiab helps to treat diabetes, but to demonstrate greater efficacy should be combined with a balanced diet and physical exercise.
Minidiab Indications
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (not dependent on insulin).
Side Effects of Minidiab
Nausea; loss of appetite; diarrhea; constipation; stomach ache; fever; vomiting.
Contraindications of Minidiab
Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase.
How to use Minidiab
Oral use
Administer the medication 30 minutes before the first meal of the day.
Adults
- Administer 5 g of Minidiab daily.
Seniors
- Administer 2.5 mg Minidiab in a single daily dose.