A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
This medicine is a sulfonylurea used to treat diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. IF you are taking 1 dose daily, take this medicine with breakfast or your first main meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Glibenclamide is generic equivalent to Diabeta.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication includes changes in sense of taste, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, increased amount of urine or more frequent urination, heartburn, increased or decreased appetite, passing of gas, stomach pain, fullness or discomfort and vomiting.