Balila Capsule (Diazoxide 25mg) - Uses, Price, Side Effects
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 02, 2026
What is balila capsule used for?
Balila Capsule contains Diazoxide 25mg, a potassium channel opener used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) due to hyperinsulinism. It works by inhibiting insulin release from the pancreas, thereby raising blood glucose levels. It is typically taken twice daily with meals.
- Generic Name: Diazoxide (25mg)
- Manufacturer: Jolly Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ balila capsule Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Diazoxide (25mg) |
| Brand Name | balila capsule |
| Manufacturer | Jolly Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Information pending |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take balila capsule
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
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โ ๏ธ Side Effects of balila capsule
- Sodium retention
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Hypertrichosis lanuginosa
- Decreased appetite
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Low blood platelets
- Decreased hemoglobin
- Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
- Bleeding
- Hypersensitivity
- Decreased immunoglobulins in infants
- Excessive hair growth on face
- Unusual production of breast milk in women and men
- Pancreatic inflammation
- Increased androgen levels
- Decreased libido
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Cataract
- Ring scotoma
- Double vision
- Lacrimation (flow of tears)
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Enlarged heart
- Cardiac failure
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Breathlessness
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
- Musculoskeletal (bone
- muscle or joint) pain
- Azotemia (increased nitrogen containing compounds level in blood)
- Decreased creatinine clearance
- Nephritic syndrome
- Voice change
- Abnormal faces in children
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Thiazide Diuretics | Moderate | Increased risk of hyperglycemia |
| Antihypertensives | Major | Enhanced hypotensive effect |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Decreased diazoxide efficacy |
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Moderate
Heart
Moderate
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๐ Substitutes for balila capsule
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Diazoxide (25mg)):
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.