FDA label
What is glipizide used for?
The FDA-approved uses of glipizide, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Glipizide tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.”
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Glipizide, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by AiPing Pharmaceutical, Inc. (ANDA074305). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Glipizide tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 2110a7ca-3c1f-4db4-9211-65546b74533c, version 1, effective October 9, 2026. NDC 11788-117, one of 103 listings for this product.
Glipizide, tablet, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Aurobindo Pharma Limited (ANDA206928). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Glipizide extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Limitations of Use
Glipizide extended-release tablets are not recommended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 84794a52-b717-488c-8533-6425c83d405f, version 2, effective January 8, 2026. NDC 59651-780, one of 23 listings for this product.
Questions
What is glipizide used for?
The FDA label says: “Glipizide tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.”
What drug class is glipizide?
FDA lists glipizide in the Sulfonylurea established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.