Glucovance 500/5 TM
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Active ingredients: glibenclamide
Pack: Glucovance 500/5 tablet, 90, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: GLUCOVANCE 500/5 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg and glibenclamide 5 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Second line treatment of diabetes mellitus type II in adult patients whose glycaemic control is inadequate after diet and exercise alone and where combined therapy with metformin and glibenclamide is appropriate.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Yellow capsule shaped, biconvex. film-coated tablet with '5' engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 Tablets pack
- 120 Tablets pack
- 30 Tablets pack
- 60 Tablets pack
- 90 Tablets pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient glibenclamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
