PRICHEK-M 2MG 10TAB

Key Ingredients
Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg)
Storage- Keep it in cool and dry place below 30°C
Consume Type- Oral

Description

PRICHEK-M 2MG 10TAB is a combination of Glimepiride and Metformin which belongs to a group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and the single agent does not result in adequate glycemic control. Glimepiride lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce more insulin and helps the body use insulin efficiently. Metformin is a biguanide which effectively reduces the total amount of sugar released into the blood by the liver. Along treatment with PRICHEK follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results.

Key Benefits

•  Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Directions for use

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

Safety Information

•  Tell the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
•  If you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
•  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 PRICHEK- M 2mg 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).
•  Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
•  As a precautionary measure, do not consume alcohol and quit smoking
•  Eat healthy food and do regular exercises.

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)
•  Headache
•  Nausea
•  Diarrhea
•  Flatulence