Pill identification — FDA label match
G 5 Pill — Glipizide 5 mg (White, Round)
A white round tablet with the imprint G 5 matches the FDA label for Glipizide 5 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | G 5 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | G · 5 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Glipizide |
| Active ingredient(s) | Glipizide 5 mg |
| Strength | 5 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Extended Release |
| Colour | White |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | 6 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-3898-0, 70518-3898-1 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Glipizide is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Glipizide extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glipizide extended-release tablets is a sulfonylurea indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Glipizide 5 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint G 5?
A white round tablet with the imprint G 5 matches the FDA label for Glipizide 5 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the G 5 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a white round tablet, 6 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID 0df8f606-97b3-463c-a132-338cf4630a71 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.