Micronase
Micronase is glibenclamide 2.5mg and 5mg tablets for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a sulfonylurea that closes ATP-sensitive potassium channels.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Glibenclamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5 · 5mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Micronase on your behalf.
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Daonil
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfonylurea
- Pharmacological class
- Sulfonylurea
- Contraindications
- type 1 diabetes; diabetic ketoacidosis
- Precautions and warnings
- risk of hypoglycaemia; take with meals
- Minor side effects
- nausea; weight gain
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; skin rash
- Serious side effects
- hypoglycaemic coma, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; beta blockers
Patient summary
Micronase is glibenclamide 2.5mg and 5mg tablets for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a sulfonylurea that closes ATP-sensitive potassium channels.
Mechanism of action
Increases insulin secretion from the pancreas by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels in beta cells. This helps lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Micronase is a brand of glibenclamide used to help manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. The same active ingredient is also sold as Daonil, provided as a tablet in strengths of 2.5mg and 5mg. It serves as a common component for many individuals maintaining their blood glucose levels.
Buying Micronase online
As generic glibenclamide is often more affordable than the original brand, many expats and residents across the region find online sourcing a practical solution for their ongoing supply when they require consistent access while living or working abroad.
What exactly is supplied when I order Micronase?
A branded generic or generic containing glibenclamide, at the strength you choose. Yasabai lists the medicine as Micronase; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. It is a sulfonylurea, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How much does Micronase cost?
It depends on the strength and pack. Micronase comes in 2.5 and 5mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What does Micronase treat?
Micronase contains glibenclamide, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glibenclamide increases insulin secretion from the pancreas by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels in beta cells.
When does Micronase start working?
Glibenclamide usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 24 hours. It varies from person to person.
What side effects can Micronase cause?
The common side effects of glibenclamide are nausea and weight gain. Less common ones include dizziness and skin rash. Serious but less common side effects include hypoglycaemic coma, which needs urgent medical attention.
Does Micronase interact with alcohol?
Alcohol can interact with glibenclamide, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Micronase. It can also interact with beta blockers.
What is another brand name for glibenclamide?
Other brands of glibenclamide include Daonil.
Is Micronase available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand glibenclamide is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Micronase online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Micronase is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Glibenclamide) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.