Amaryl
Formulated to support blood glucose control, intended to help manage type 2 diabetes by stimulating natural insulin production from the pancreas.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Glimepiride
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1 · 2 · 4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Amaryl vary by country.
Amaryl details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Solosa
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfonylurea
- Pharmacological class
- Sulfonylurea
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hypoglycaemia; weight gain; visual disturbances
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 2–3 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C. Protect from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; beta blockers; fluconazole
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children and adolescents.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: not recommended. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to glimepiride; type 1 diabetes mellitus; diabetic ketoacidosis; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
maintain regular meal schedule to prevent hypoglycaemia; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery if hypoglycaemia occurs
Serious side effects
severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention; jaundice, requires immediate medical attention; agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to support blood glucose control, intended to help manage type 2 diabetes by stimulating natural insulin production from the pancreas.
Mechanism of action
Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. It also improves the sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin, enhancing glucose uptake.
What you will receive
Amaryl is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Sanofi and do not ship the original Amaryl.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Glimepiride) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Amaryl
Amaryl is a widely recognised brand of glimepiride, used to assist in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Solosa, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 1mg, 2mg, and 4mg. It supports patients in maintaining stable blood glucose levels when lifestyle changes alone prove insufficient.
Buying Amaryl online
Amaryl is currently registered across 14 markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, with accessibility extending to South Korea, Japan and the UAE. Generic glimepiride, which is largely manufactured in India, serves as a far more affordable alternative to the original brand produced by Sanofi. As one of the most ordered maintenance treatments across the region, it provides necessary support for expats and residents located far from a reliable local pharmacy.