Dapagliflozin 10 mg: uses, price & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Common uses: Type 2 diabetes, alone or with metformin and other diabetes medicines; Heart failure – reduces hospital admissions and deaths, with or without diabetes.
Listed MRPs range from ₹3.00 to ₹40.45 per tablet across 9 listings. Use only on a doctor's prescription.
Price comparison
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Tablets 10 mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹30.00 | ₹3.00 | 19 October 2026 |
| Cipdapla 10 | Cipla Ltd | 10 | ₹113.43 | ₹11.34 | 19 October 2026 |
| Justoza 10 | Mankind Pharma Ltd | 15 | ₹185.28 | ₹12.35 | 19 October 2026 |
| Udapa 10 | USV Private Limited | 10 | ₹155.00 | ₹15.50 | 19 October 2026 |
| Daparyl 10 | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15 | ₹241.30 | ₹16.09 | 19 October 2026 |
| Oxra 10 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 14 | ₹245.00 | ₹17.50 | 19 October 2026 |
| Dapamac 10 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹185.87 | ₹18.59 | 19 October 2026 |
| Dapanorm 10 | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | 15 | ₹326.35 | ₹21.76 | 19 October 2026 |
| Forxiga 10 | AstraZeneca | 14 | ₹566.25 | ₹40.45 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Uses
- Type 2 diabetes, alone or with metformin and other diabetes medicines.
- Heart failure – reduces hospital admissions and deaths, with or without diabetes.
- Chronic kidney disease – slows the decline in kidney function.
- Supports modest weight loss and blood-pressure lowering as added benefits.
How to take it
Take one tablet once a day at the same time, morning is usual, with or without food, swallowed whole with water. It works by making you pass extra sugar in your urine, so drink enough water through the day and keep good genital hygiene to prevent fungal infections. Do not stop on your own – stopping can raise blood sugar or worsen heart failure. If you are unwell with vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, or cannot eat and drink, pause it and contact your doctor, because dehydration and a rare acid build-up (ketoacidosis) are more likely then. Tell your doctor before surgery or a long fast, including religious fasts.
Side effects
Common
- Genital fungal infection (thrush) – itching, discharge – in women and men.
- Passing urine more often, including at night.
- Back pain.
- Mild dizziness or low blood pressure, especially with water tablets.
- Low blood sugar when combined with sulfonylureas or insulin.
Serious
Stop and get medical help urgently if you notice any of these.
- Diabetic ketoacidosis even with normal sugar – nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, deep breathing, fruity breath, unusual tiredness; emergency.
- Severe urinary tract or kidney infection – fever, back pain, burning.
- Fournier's gangrene – severe pain, redness or swelling of the genitals or perineum with fever; emergency.
- Severe allergic reaction – swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing.
Safety information
Alcohol
Limit alcohol – it can lower blood pressure and blood sugar further and increases ketoacidosis risk with heavy drinking.
Pregnancy
Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding – there is not enough safety information; tell your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy.
Kidney problems
Used to protect the kidneys in chronic kidney disease, but not started if kidney function is very poor; your doctor checks kidney tests before and during treatment.
Liver problems
Not recommended in severe liver disease; tell your doctor about any liver problem.
Children
Can be prescribed from age 10 for type 2 diabetes under a specialist.
Missed dose
Take it as soon as you remember unless the next dose is less than 12 hours away – then skip it. Do not double up.
Interactions
- Water tablets like furosemide and torsemide – more dehydration and low blood pressure.
- Insulin, glimepiride and gliclazide – higher risk of low blood sugar; doses may need lowering.
- Other blood-pressure medicines – can lower blood pressure further.
- Lithium – levels can fall; needs monitoring.
- Not for type 1 diabetes; tell your doctor if you follow a very-low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet.
Frequently asked questions
What is Forxiga 10 used for?
Forxiga 10 contains dapagliflozin 10 mg, an SGLT2 inhibitor. It lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes by removing sugar through urine, and is also prescribed for heart failure and chronic kidney disease, even in people without diabetes.
Should I take Dapanorm 10 in the morning or at night?
Morning is usually recommended so that the extra urination happens during the day rather than disturbing your sleep. Take it at the same time daily.
Does dapagliflozin cause urine or genital infections?
Genital fungal infections are the most common side effect because of sugar in the urine. Good hygiene and adequate water help; see a doctor for persistent itching, burning urine or fever.
Can I take Forxiga with metformin?
Yes, this is a very common combination and is available as a single tablet. Together they lower sugar by different routes without much added risk of hypoglycaemia.
Can I drink alcohol with Forxiga?
Keep it limited. Alcohol can lower blood pressure and sugar further, and heavy drinking increases the risk of ketoacidosis with this class of medicine.
Should I stop Forxiga during fasting or illness?
Yes, usually. During vomiting, diarrhoea, fever or long fasts the risk of dehydration and ketoacidosis rises. Ask your doctor for a sick-day plan and pause it as advised, including before surgery.
Does Forxiga help with weight loss?
It causes modest weight loss because calories are lost as sugar in urine, and it lowers blood pressure slightly. It is not a weight-loss medicine and is prescribed only for diabetes, heart failure or kidney disease.
Is Forxiga safe for the kidneys?
Yes – it actually protects the kidneys in chronic kidney disease. It is not started when kidney function is very low, and your doctor checks kidney tests before and during treatment.
Is dapagliflozin a prescription medicine?
Yes. It is a Schedule H medicine and needs a doctor's prescription and regular monitoring. Generic dapagliflozin 10 mg is available through Jan Aushadhi stores at a lower price.
Sources
- NHS – Dapagliflozin (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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