GLUFORMIN-G1 15TAB

Composition
Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Storage- Keep it in cool and dry place below 30°C
Consume Type- Oral

Description-

Gluformin G 1 Tablet is known as anti-diabetic drugs. Gluformin G1 Tablet 10's is a combination of two anti-diabetic drugs: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride, which is a 'sulfonylurea', acts by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Metformin, acts by lowering the glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines and increasing the body's response to insulin.

Key Benefits

•  Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Direction for use

•  It should be taken as directed by your doctor.
•  Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
•  It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
•  You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
•  Keep it away from the reach of children
•  Do not use expired medicine.

Safety Precaution

•  Tell the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
•  Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
•  Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. 
•  It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other anti diabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. 
•  Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
•  Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Gluformin G1 may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
•  Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
•  You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet.
•  Avoid alcohol and try to quit smoking

Side effects-

It is not necessary for everyone to experience the side effects. In case of any discomfort, consult your doctor.

•  Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
•  Taste change
•  Nausea
•  Diarrhea
•  Stomach pain
•  Headache
•  Upper respiratory tract infection