Carbophage G2 Forte

Uses of Carbophage G2 Forte

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Hormone replacement therapy

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Carbophage G 2 Forte Tablet PR is a combination medicine that increases the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level
• you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes
• such as kidney damage
• eye damage
• nerve problems
• and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly
• along with proper diet and exercise
• will help you live a normal
• healthy life. In Hormone replacement therapy In patients already controlled on separate treatment with glimepiride and metformin
• this combination may be used as a replacement to simplify treatment while maintaining blood sugar control. It is indicated in adults 18 years and older. Show More

How Carbophage G2 Forte works

Carbophage G 2 Forte Tablet PR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide that works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

How to take Carbophage G2 Forte

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Carbophage G 2 Forte Tablet PR should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Carbophage G 2 Forte Tablet PR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Carbophage G2 Forte than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Carbophage G2 Forte

Most side effects of Carbophage G2 Forte are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Carbophage G2 Forte

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Carbophage G2 Forte. Some combinations can change how Carbophage G2 Forte works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Carbophage G2 Forte

Store Carbophage G2 Forte below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Carbophage G2 Forte

You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Carbophage G 2 Forte Tablet PR. 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 antidiabetic 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 Carbophage G 2 Forte Tablet PR 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).

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MERCK PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC