If you notice any of these signs, eat or drink something with sugar in it right away, such as a regular (not diet) soft drink, orange juice, honey, sugar candy. You can also keep glucose tablets on hand that are available from your pharmacy. If you do not feel better shortly or your blood sugar level does not go up, call your healthcare provider. If you cannot reach your healthcare provider in an emergency, call 911 or have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room.

Other side effects. GLUCOTROL XL may cause other side effects in some people. However, the incidence of serious side effects with GLUCOTROL XL is very low. Other than the signs of low blood sugar listed above, possible side effects include:

feeling jittery
diarrhea
gas
GLUCOTROL XL may cause other less common side effects besides those listed here. For a list of all side effects that have been reported, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

While it has never been reported with GLUCOTROL XL, another similar type of diabetes medicine has been linked to a higher risk of heart attacks. If you have risk factors for heart disease and take GLUCOTROL XL, be sure to see your healthcare provider for regular checkups.

How To Store GLUCOTROL XL

Keep GLUCOTROL XL and all medicines out of reach of children. Store GLUCOTROL XL in a dry place, in its original container, and at room temperature (between 59°–86°F or 15°–30°C).

General Advice About Prescription Medicines

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a patient information leaflet. If you have any concerns about GLUCOTROL XL, ask your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can give you information about GLUCOTROL XL that was written for healthcare professionals. Do not use GLUCOTROL XL for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not share GLUCOTROL XL with other people. For more information about GLUCOTROL XL, you can visit the Pfizer internet site at www.pfizer.com.

LAB-0115-3.0

September 2009

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2.5 mg Tablet Bottle Label
NDC 0049-1620-30

30 Tablets

Glucotrol XL®
(glipizide)
extended release

2.5 mgGITS

Pfizer
Distributed by
Roerig
Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mg Tablet Bottle Label
NDC 0049-1550-66

100 Tablets

Glucotrol XL®
(glipizide) extended release

5 mgGITS

Pfizer
Distributed by
Roerig
Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg Tablet Bottle Label
NDC 0049-1560-66

100 Tablets Tablets
Rx only

Glucotrol XL®
(glipizide) extended release

10 mgGITS

Pfizer
Distributed by
Roerig
Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017

GLUCOTROL XL
glipizide tablet, extended release
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 0049-1620
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule 
 
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
glipizide(glipizide) glipizide 2.5mg
 
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
polyethylene glycol 
hypromelloses 
magnesium stearate 
sodium chloride 
ferric oxide red 
c