Glimepiride is used to treat non-insulin dependent (Type II) diabetes mellitus. Type II diabetes can sometimes be controlled by good diet, exercise and weight control, where this is not enough, glimepiride is used.

This is not a substitute for consulting your doctor. Seek professional advice if you are experiencing any illness or symptoms.

Always take glimepiride tablets exactly as the doctor has instructed. Patient should check with doctor or pharmacist if insure. The doctor may start the patient on 1 mg of glimepiride per day. If necessary the dose will be increased every 1 to 2 weeks util the right dose is found, the doctor will determine when the patient has found the right dose. The maximum dose is 6 mg of glimepiride per day. If the right dose i 6 mg of glimepiride per day. If the right dose is not found, then the doctor may introduce another medicine if he/she thinks it is appropriate. If patient has the impression that the effect of glimepiride tablets is too strong or too weak, talk to the doctor or pharmacist. Do not alter the dose. If patient takes more glimepiride tablets than he/she should: Tell the doctor at once, or go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately. Take any remaining medicine and its packaging. If patient forgets to take glimepiride tablets: If patient misses a dose, never double up on the next dose to make up for the missed one.

Should be taken with food: Take immediately before or during breakfast/1st main meal of the day. Do not skip meals.