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Diamicron (Диабетон) and alternatives in France

In France gliclazide is sold as Diamicron. It has the same active ingredient as Диабетон; agree any substitution with your doctor.

Modified-release gliclazide for type 2 diabetes; Servier’s medicine is called Diamicron in France. Prescription only.

Packages in the catalog
5 packages
Forms
Scored tablet with modified release
Dispensing in France
Prescription only
Supply in France
No shortages reported by ANSM

Forms and strengths in France

According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.

Alternatives to Diamicron: medicines with the same active ingredient

Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (gliclazide), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

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Active ingredient

Why Диабетон may be missing from Russian pharmacies

A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.

Prescription

In France Diamicron is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.

How to get a consultation about Diamicron

  1. 1. Find a medicine

    Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.

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  3. 3. Send a request

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  4. 4. Get a manager’s reply

    A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

Questions and answers

Where can I find Диабетон if Russian pharmacies have none?

In France Diamicron is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 5 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

How much does Diamicron cost in France?

Reference guide: ≈ €8 – €18 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.

What alternatives to Diamicron exist in France?

BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (gliclazide): Diamicron, Gliclazide Arrow, Gliclazide Arrow Lab and others. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

Is a prescription needed for Diamicron?

Yes, in France Diamicron is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.

Is Diamicron the same as Диабетон?

Diamicron is a French medicine with the same active ingredient (gliclazide). Excipients, strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.