Glyxambi 25/5 Tablet contains Empagliflozin (25mg) + Linagliptin (5mg). It is marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd and comes as 1 strip of 10 tablet. The MRP at Caspian Pharmacy, Vijay Nagar Colony, Hyderabad is ₹861.00 (₹86.10 per tablet).
What it costs you in a month
About ₹2,583.00 for 30 days at MRP.
The same salt and strength as Empaneo L 25 Tablet costs about ₹429.90 a month. Ask your doctor before switching.
About Empagliflozin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes by passing extra sugar out in the urine. It also protects the heart and kidneys and is used in heart failure.
How to take it
Take it once a day in the morning, with or without food. Drink enough water.
Common side effects
Passing more urine.
Fungal infection or itching around the private parts.
Urine infection.
Call your doctor if
Nausea, vomiting, belly pain or fast breathing, even with normal sugar. Get a ketone test the same day.
Pain or swelling in the area between the legs.
Before a surgery or on sick days.
Take care
Avoid very low-carbohydrate (keto) diets and heavy alcohol.
From our clinic: Keep the private area clean and dry. Pause it on sick days when you cannot eat or drink.
About Linagliptin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, in the same family as sitagliptin.
How to take it
Take it once a day, with or without food. The dose does not need to change for kidney disease.
Common side effects
Usually well tolerated. Some people get a sore throat or stuffy nose.
Call your doctor if
Severe stomach pain going to the back, with vomiting.
Large blisters on the skin.
Take care
Tell the doctor about any past pancreatitis.
From our clinic: Often chosen when the kidneys are weak, because the dose stays the same.
General information for patients, not a substitute for your doctor's advice. Your dose and plan may differ.
Same salt and strength, other brands
Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before switching brands. We never switch without asking you.
Details are taken from the maker's pack listing and our billing system. Prices are MRP and may change. This page is not medical advice: do not start, stop or switch a medicine without your doctor. Page updated 23 Oct 2026.