Metbetic Gl 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Specifications

Dosage Type

Tablet

Packaging

Strip

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: Caution- Metbetic Gl Tablet should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are planning pregnancy, he might suggest you some other alternative. Breast feeding: Unsafe- There is limited information about the effect of Metbetic Gl Tablet on breastfeeding. Thus, you should not take this medicine, unless advised by your doctor., If you are taking this medicine while breastfeeding, monitor your child for signs of hypoglycemia such as excessive sleepiness, poor feeding, fits, difficulty in breathing, or decreased body temperature. Driving: Caution- Metbetic Gl Tablet can cause low blood sugar levels which can lead to drowsiness, unconsciousness or confusion. Thus avoid driving. If you experience these symptoms often talk to you doctor., Keep a juice or chocolate in the car close to you while driving, in case you start feeling any of the above symptoms of hypoglycemia, immediately have the juice or chocolate Alcohol: Consult Your Doctor- It is advisable not to consume alcohol during treatment with Metbetic Gl Tablet as alcohol increases the risk of low blood sugar and also lead to serious complications such as ketoacidosis, lactoacidosis.

Salt composition

Metformin Hydrochloride (500 mg) + Glimepiride (2 mg)

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Metallic taste, Headache, Hunger pangs, Sleepiness, Restlessness

Interaction with Drugs

Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction., Especially if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, thyroid medicine anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, oral contraceptives, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder., Medicines used for acidity like ranitidine, anti-hypertensive medicine like atenolol, propanolol, clonidine and anti-pyschotic medicine like reserpine can either increase or decrease the effect of this medicine, thus masking the signs of low blood sugar, thus should be cautious.

Uses

Metbetic Gl Tablet Is Used To Treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; When Diet, Exercise And Glimepiride Or Metformin Alone Is Not Able To Control The Blood Sugar Levels Adequately.