Minidiab™

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Minidiab is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the control of hyperglycaemia and its associated symptomatology in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM; type II), formerly known as maturity-onset diabetes, after an adequate trial of dietary therapy has proved unsatisfactory. In initiating treatment for non-insulin-dependent diabetes, diet should be emphasised as the primary form of treatment. Caloric restriction and weight loss are essential in the obese diabetic patient. Proper dietary management alone may be effective in controlling the blood glucose and symptoms of hyperglycaemia. The importance of regular physical activity should also be stressed, and cardiovascular risk factors should be identified and corrective measures taken where possible. If this treatment program fails to reduce symptoms and/or blood glucose the use of an oral sulphonylurea or insulin should be considered. Use of Minidiab must be viewed by both the physician and patient as a treatment in addition to diet, and not as a substitute for diet or as a convenient mechanism for avoiding dietary restraint. Furthermore, loss of blood glucose control on diet alone also may be transient, thus requiring only short-term administration of Minidiab. During maintenance programs, Minidiab should be discontinued if satisfactory lowering of blood glucose is no longer achieved. Judgments should be based on regular clinical and laboratory evaluations.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• white, round, biconvex, scored tablets

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 100 tablets
• 20 tablets

Source: ARTG

This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 14019W (Opens in new tab) and 2440K (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: glipizide

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Source: AHT

For the active ingredient: glipizide

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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