Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet

Composition of Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet

Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet contains Dapagliflozin (5mg).

Uses of Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet

Controlling Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Controlling Type 2 diabetes mellitus Dapahenz 5mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. 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 a proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal
• healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health. In patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease or multiple risk factors
• this medicine helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular death or worsening heart failure.

How Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet works

Gluside-S 5/50 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Sitagliptin reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver by raising insulin levels and decreasing the levels of glucagon (the hormone that increases blood glucose level).

How to take Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dapahenz 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without 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 Dapahenz 5mg Tablet, 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 Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg 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 Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg 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 Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet

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 Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg. Some combinations can change how Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet

Store Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg 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 Dapahenz -S 5/50 mg Tablet

Dapahenz 5mg Tablet may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration), or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Dapahenz 5mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when taken with other antidiabetic medicines, with alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety. Dapahenz 5mg Tablet can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene. Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms, or unexplained nausea/vomiting.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LARENON

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC

Chemical class:

Phenolic glycosides