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.