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Substitute of Diaryl 1mg Tablet

Diaryl 1mg Tablet

Salt Composition

Glimepiride 1mg

Primary Use

Glimepiride is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is administered alongside diet and exercise to enhance blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Original Brand

Cipla Ltd.

Standard Price

₹30.3 MRP ₹30.3 (10 Tablets)
₹3/unit
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Syed Jommy Abbas
Written by:

Syed Jommy Abbas, Pharmacist

B. Pharma

Sekh Addil
Reviewed by:

Sekh Addil, MBBS

MBBS

Last updated on: 13 May 2026
Always consult your doctor before switching your medication to ensure the alternative aligns with your specific health profile.

Looking for an affordable alternative to Diaryl 1mg Tablet? The substitutes below contain the exact same active ingredients Glimepiride and offer identical therapeutic benefits.

Top Substitutes by Savings

All alternatives listed below contain the exact same active ingredients and are approved for the same medical uses as Diaryl 1mg Tablet.

Glimiteris 0.5mg Tablet 10s

Steris Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Maximum Savings

MRP: ₹21.1 (10 Tablets)

₹2.1/unit

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Isryl 1mg Tablet 10s

Systopic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹16.7 (10 Tablets)

₹1.7/unit

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Ziglim 1mg Tablet 10s

FDC Ltd.

MRP: ₹18.9 (10 Tablets)

₹1.9/unit

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K Glim 1mg Tablet 15s

Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd.

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MRP: ₹20.6 (15 Tablets)

₹1.4/unit

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Winril 1mg Tablet 10s

Syswin Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹23.4 (10 Tablets)

₹2.3/unit

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Glimda 1mg Tablet 10s

Cipla Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.7 (10 Tablets)

₹4/unit

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Glimicure 1mg Tablet 10s

HBC Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹27.5 (10 Tablets)

₹2.8/unit

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Isryl 2mg Tablet 10s

Systopic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹29.1 (10 Tablets)

₹2.9/unit

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Glimifix 1mg Tablet 10s

Akesiss Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹28.1 (10 Tablets)

₹2.8/unit

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Accuglim 1mg Tablet 10s

Cadell Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹29.1 (10 Tablets)

₹2.9/unit

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K Glim 2mg Tablet 15s

Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹30.9 (15 Tablets)

₹2.1/unit

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Glimestar 1mg Tablet 10s

Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹31.9 (10 Tablets)

₹3.2/unit

Cost 5% more

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Winril 2mg Tablet 10s

Syswin Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹32.5 (10 Tablets)

₹3.3/unit

Cost 7% more

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Glimetop 1mg Tablet 10s

RPG Life Sciences Ltd.

MRP: ₹32.8 (10 Tablets)

₹3.3/unit

Cost 8% more

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Bepride 1mg Tablet

Betamax Remedies Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹33.8 (10 Tablets)

₹3.4/unit

Cost 11% more

Cost 11% more

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Prichek 1mg Tablet

Indoco Remedies Ltd.

MRP: ₹34.7 (10 Tablets)

₹3.5/unit

Cost 14% more

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Blisto 1 Tablet

Biocon

MRP: ₹34.7 (10 Tablets)

₹3.5/unit

Cost 14% more

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Adglim 1mg Tablet 10s

Cadomed Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹34.3 (10 Tablets)

₹3.4/unit

Cost 13% more

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Glynamic 1mg Tablet 10s

Fusion Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹35 (10 Tablets)

₹3.5/unit

Cost 16% more

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Zetaglim 1mg Tablet 10s

Elinor Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹35.6 (10 Tablets)

₹3.6/unit

Cost 18% more

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Glimicer 1mg Tablet 10s

Retra Life Science Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹37.6 (10 Tablets)

₹3.8/unit

Cost 24% more

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Ziglim 2mg Tablet 10s

FDC Ltd.

MRP: ₹37.7 (10 Tablets)

₹3.8/unit

Cost 25% more

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Gepride 1mg Tablet 10s

Medley Pharmaceuticals

MRP: ₹38.4 (10 Tablets)

₹3.8/unit

Cost 27% more

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Enristas 1mg Tablet 10s

Anthem Bio Pharma

MRP: ₹38.8 (10 Tablets)

₹3.9/unit

Cost 28% more

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Glyree 1mg Tablet 10s

Ipca Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹38.9 (10 Tablets)

₹3.9/unit

Cost 28% more

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Geniride 1mg Tablet 10s

Levenr Pharma

MRP: ₹38.4 (10 Tablets)

₹3.8/unit

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Glitaray 1mg Tablet 10s

Lloyd Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.1 (10 Tablets)

₹3.9/unit

Cost 29% more

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Gride 1mg Tablet

East West Pharma

MRP: ₹38.8 (10 Tablets)

₹3.9/unit

Cost 28% more

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Glypride 1mg Tablet 10s

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.5 (10 Tablets)

₹4/unit

Cost 30% more

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Glucoryl 1mg Tablet 10s

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.5 (10 Tablets)

₹4/unit

Cost 30% more

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GP 1mg Tablet 10s

USV Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.5 (10 Tablets)

₹4/unit

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Azulix 1mg Tablet 10s

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.5 (10 Tablets)

₹4/unit

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Glimestar 2mg Tablet 10s

Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.8 (10 Tablets)

₹4/unit

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Glisimet 1mg Tablet 10s

Eysys Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹38.8 (10 Tablets)

₹3.9/unit

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Glimiprex 1mg Tablet 10s

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.5 (10 Tablets)

₹4/unit

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Glisen 1mg Tablet 10s

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹39.5 (10 Tablets)

₹4/unit

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Gleam 1mg Tablet 10s

Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹40.5 (10 Tablets)

₹4.1/unit

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Geminor 1mg Tablet 10s

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹41.4 (10 Tablets)

₹4.1/unit

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Euglim 1mg Tablet 15s

Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹43.1 (15 Tablets)

₹2.9/unit

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Glimda 2mg Tablet 10s

Cipla Ltd.

MRP: ₹62.4 (10 Tablets)

₹6.2/unit

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Adglim 2mg Tablet 10s

Cadomed Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹45.4 (10 Tablets)

₹4.5/unit

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Glimicure 2mg Tablet 10s

HBC Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹47.2 (10 Tablets)

₹4.7/unit

Cost 56% more

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Glimicure 2mg Tablet

Medicure Life Sciences India Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹47.2 (10 Tablets)

₹4.7/unit

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Glynamic 2mg Tablet 10s

Fusion Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹48 (10 Tablets)

₹4.8/unit

Cost 58% more

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Bepride 2mg Tablet 10 Tablet Avinash Health Products

Avinash Health Products Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹49.7 (10 Tablets)

₹5/unit

Cost 64% more

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Glimibrit 1mg Tablet 15s

Elbrit Life Sciences

MRP: ₹51.5 (15 Tablets)

₹3.4/unit

Cost 13% more

Cost 13% more

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Glisimet 2mg Tablet 10s

Eysys Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹52.2 (10 Tablets)

₹5.2/unit

Cost 72% more

Cost 72% more

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Zetaglim 2mg Tablet 10s

Elinor Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹52.5 (10 Tablets)

₹5.3/unit

Cost 73% more

Cost 73% more

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Prichek 2mg Tablet

Indoco Remedies Ltd.

MRP: ₹53.7 (10 Tablets)

₹5.4/unit

Cost 77% more

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Glimy 1mg Tablet 14s

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹54.3 (14 Tablets)

₹3.9/unit

Cost 28% more

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Uses

Glimepiride is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is administered alongside diet and exercise to enhance blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Glimepiride include hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), headache, nausea, and dizziness.

How it Works

How Glimepiride works Glimepiride is an antidiabetic medication that increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels.

Safety Advice

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PREGNANCY

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Generally not recommended. Insulin is usually preferred to manage blood sugar during pregnancy to avoid fetal hypoglycemia.

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BREASTFEEDING

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is unknown if it passes into human milk. Due to the risk of hypoglycemia in the infant, it is usually avoided.

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DRIVING

CAUTION

The risk of low blood sugar can cause dizziness or blurred vision. Always check blood sugar levels before driving.

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LIVER

CAUTION

Use with extreme care in patients with severe liver impairment, as it is metabolised in the liver.

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KIDNEY

CAUTION

Use with caution; dose adjustments may be needed as the drug is cleared through the kidneys.

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ALCOHOL

STRICT AVOIDANCE

Alcohol can severely increase the risk of dangerous hypoglycemia and should be avoided.

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FOOD

REQUIRED

Must be taken with a substantial meal (usually breakfast) to prevent low blood sugar.

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LIFESTYLE

CAUTION

Works best with a consistent diet and exercise plan. Avoid skipping meals at all costs.

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Is it Safe to Switch?

The Same Salt and Strenght Rule

The core of any medication is its active ingredient, or "salt." Whether you buy the original Diaryl 1mg Tablet or a substitute, the active ingredient Glimepiride is exactly the same. By law, generics must be bioequivalent, delivering the exact same dosage into your bloodstream at the same rate. Therapeutically, your body cannot tell the difference.

When not to switch

While the active salt is identical, inactive ingredients (binding agents, colors) vary. Consult your doctor if:

Specific Allergies:You are sensitive to certain dyes or lactose fillers.

Release Mechanisms:You are unsure if the new pill matches your prescribed release profile (IR/ER/SR).

Crucial Steps Before Changing

Verify the Strength & Release Profile

Double-check your prescription for two critical details before switching brands:

Release Speed:Pills dissolve at different rates. Check the letters on your prescription. Example: Do not swap a 50/1000mg pill for a 50/500mg pill.

Exact Strength:The milligrams must match perfectly. Example: Do not swap a 50/1000mg pill for a 50/500mg pill.

Consult Your Physician

Your doctor knows your complete medical history. Don't wait weeks for an appointment just to switch brands. Consult a verified doctor online through PlatinumRx in minutes.

Myths vs. Facts About Generic Medicines

Don't let misinformation stop you from saving money. Here is the truth about generic medications.

MYTH

Cheaper medicines are lower quality and take longer to work.

FACT

Generics act in the body at the exact same speed. They cost less because they do not pay for initial R&D and heavy TV marketing.

MYTH

Generic drugs cause more side effects or stomach issues.

FACT

The active medicinal ingredients are 100% identical. Regulatory bodies ensure the generic's safety profile matches the original.

MYTH

Generic companies skip safety testing to save money.

FACT

False. Manufacturers must pass rigorous bioequivalence testing to prove their pill behaves like the original in the human body.

Frequently asked questions

No, the primary side effects are identical. Because substitutes contain the exact same active ingredients, your body reacts to the medication in the exact same way it reacts to the original brand. The only exception is a rare allergy to an inactive filler.