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Balila Tablet

Diazoxide (50mg)

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Balila Tablet is used to manage hypoglycemia in patients with specific medical conditions, such as inoperable islet cell adenoma or carcinoma, adenomatosis, and islet cell hyperplasia. It works by inhibiting the release of insulin from the pancreas.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 May 2026 | 03:26 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Diazoxide (50mg)

Marketer

Jolly Healthcare

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Balila Tablet may be taken with or without food. The dose will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take it regularly and at the same time each day for maximum benefits. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, it may worsen your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine are sodium and fluid retention. Patients may also experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and palpitation. If you experience any of this side effect that does not go away or get worse, consult with your doctor.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose level regularly while on this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Uses of Balila Tablet

Managing Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Benefits of Balila Tablet

Managing Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels fall too low, leading to symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and confusion. Balila Tablet helps maintain adequate blood glucose levels, reducing the risk of sudden drops in sugar. This supports better symptom control and helps prevent complications linked with low blood sugar.

How to use Balila Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Balila Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Balila Tablet works

Balila Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called thiazides. It works by preventing insulin release from the pancreas, helping to return the blood sugar to normal levels.

Quick tips

Balila Tablet is used to treat a long-term condition called chronic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).
Before taking Balila Tablet, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney problem, or gout (pain and swelling in the toe joints).
Keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you otherwise. Treatment with Balila Tablet is usually long-term.
Nausea usually only lasts for the first couple of weeks of treatment. Stick to a simple, well-balanced diet of non-spicy foods.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Balila Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Balila Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Balila Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Balila Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Balila Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Balila Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Balila with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Hydralazine (Injection Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Diazoxide with Hydralazine. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently. Hydralazine may reduce blood levels of Diazoxide.

Severe

Hydralazine (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Diazoxide with Hydralazine. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently. Hydralazine may reduce blood levels of Diazoxide.

Moderate

Baclofen (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Phenytoin (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Avoid activities like driving, lifting weight.

Moderate

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor blood pressure and adjust the dose, if required.

Frequently asked questions

What is Balila Tablet prescribed for?

Balila Tablet is prescribed to help prevent dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) caused by conditions that make the body release too much insulin, such as certain pancreatic tumours or islet cell overgrowth.

Who should not take Balila Tablet?

Individuals should not take Balila Tablet if they have functional or reactive hypoglycaemia (blood sugar that drops after meals), or if they are allergic to diazoxide, other thiazide drugs, or any ingredient present in the medicine.

What serious symptoms should I watch for during Balila Tablet that mean I need to stop and see a doctor immediately?

Stop Balila Tablet and get urgent care if you develop signs of a severe skin reaction (fever plus a spreading rash, swollen face or mouth, or flu-like symptoms), sudden shortness of breath or chest pressure, signs of very high blood sugar or dehydration, or signs of pericardial effusion such as breathlessness when lying flat.

Can Balila Tablet make my blood sugar go too high and cause ketoacidosis?

Yes, Balila Tablet raises blood sugar and, in rare cases, can lead to dangerous conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis or a hyperosmolar coma, especially during illnesses. If you notice extreme thirst, very frequent urination, confusion, or vomiting, you must seek medical help immediately.

How could Balila Tablet affect my heart or fluid balance?

Balila Tablet can cause the body to retain salt and water and may lead to fluid overload or worsen heart failure. It has also been linked to fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion), so your doctor will monitor you for swelling, breathlessness, and changes in blood pressure.

What blood tests and monitoring will I need while on Balila Tablet?

Your doctor will check your blood sugar and urine for sugar/ketones frequently. The doctor may also do blood tests to monitor electrolytes, kidney function, liver enzymes, blood counts (for thrombocytopenia or neutropenia), and uric acid, because Balila Tablet can affect all of these.

I have kidney disease. Is Balila Tablet safe for me?

People with reduced kidney function clear Balila Tablet more slowly, so lower doses and careful electrolyte and kidney monitoring are usually required to reduce the risk of toxicity and fluid retention.

Can Balila Tablet cause skin or hair changes?

Some people may notice temporary hair growth on the face, arms, or back during Balila Tablet treatment. Skin rashes or itching may also occur. Report any severe or sudden skin changes to your doctor immediately.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,2,4- benzothiadiazine- 1,1- dioxides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Potassium Channel Openers (KCOs)

References

Diazoxide [FDA Label]. North Wales, PA: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; 2015. [Accessed 27 Aug. 2020]. (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Jolly Healthcare
Address: D-50, Basement, Shanti Path, Jawahar Nagar,Jaipur, Rajasthan, India(302004)

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Balila Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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Product introduction

Uses of Balila Tablet

Benefits of Balila Tablet

How to use Balila Tablet

How Balila Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Hydralazine (Injection Route)

Hydralazine (Oral Route)

Baclofen (Oral Route)

Phenytoin (Oral Route)

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Balila Tablet prescribed for?

Who should not take Balila Tablet?

What serious symptoms should I watch for during Balila Tablet that mean I need to stop and see a doctor immediately?

Can Balila Tablet make my blood sugar go too high and cause ketoacidosis?

How could Balila Tablet affect my heart or fluid balance?

What blood tests and monitoring will I need while on Balila Tablet?

I have kidney disease. Is Balila Tablet safe for me?

Can Balila Tablet cause skin or hair changes?

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