Question 1

Galvus 50 और Jalra 50 में क्या अंतर है?

Accepted Answer

दोनों में एक ही salt – Vildagliptin 50 mg – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Galvus 50 (Novartis India Ltd) की MRP ₹371.25 (15 tablets) है और Jalra 50 (USV Private Limited) की MRP ₹347.98 (15 tablets)।

Question 2

Is Galvus 50 the same as Jalra 50?

Accepted Answer

Yes, medically. Both contain Vildagliptin 50 mg in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Novartis India Ltd and USV Private Limited – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.

Question 3

Which is cheaper, Galvus 50 or Jalra 50?

Accepted Answer

Jalra 50 is cheaper per tablet at ₹23.2 against ₹24.75 for Galvus 50. The strip prices are ₹371.25 for 15 tablets (Galvus 50) and ₹347.98 for 15 tablets (Jalra 50).

Question 4

Can I take Jalra 50 instead of Galvus 50?

Accepted Answer

Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Jalra 50 in place of Galvus 50 if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.

Question 5

Is there a cheaper generic option?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Vildagliptin Tablets IP 50mg at ₹18.75 for 15 – about ₹1.25 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.

Question 6

Do I need a prescription for Galvus 50 or Jalra 50?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vildagliptin is a Schedule H medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.

Question 7

Is Jalra 50 the same as Galvus 50?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Galvus 50 is the Novartis original and Jalra 50 is USV's licensed brand of the same Vildagliptin 50 mg. Both are usually taken twice a day as the doctor prescribes.

Aspect	Galvus 50	Jalra 50
Salt / composition	Vildagliptin	Vildagliptin
Strength	50 mg	50 mg
Manufacturer	Novartis India Ltd	USV Private Limited
Pack size	15 tablets	15 tablets
MRP	₹371.25 for 15 tablets	₹347.98 for 15 tablets
₹ per tablet	₹24.75 per tablet	₹23.2 per tablet
Prescription status	Schedule H – prescription required	Schedule H – prescription required
Main use	Type 2 diabetes – lowering blood sugar when diet and exercise are not enough.	Type 2 diabetes – lowering blood sugar when diet and exercise are not enough.
Who it suits / key caution	Type 2 diabetes add-on, usually twice daily. Needs liver enzyme checks; avoid in liver disease. Low risk of low sugar on its own.	Same as Galvus 50 – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply.

Galvus 50 vs Jalra 50: price, salt & differences

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