Name: Daonil 5 mg (Glibenclamide)
How It Works:
Daonil contains glibenclamide, an oral antidiabetic medicine used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. It works by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin, which helps lower blood sugar levels in the body.
Form: Tablets (often packaged in cards/blister packs).
Warning:
- Can cause low blood sugar (hypo), especially if meals are skipped or overdosed. Symptoms include sweating, dizziness, and confusion.
- Take with meals to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia.
- May cause mild weight gain in some patients.
- Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of low blood sugar.

