Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet

Composition of Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet

Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone (15mg) + Dapagliflozin (10mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic and SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue class of medicines.

Uses of Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
• heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

Key benefits

• Targets the after-meal sugar rise
• Can be combined with other diabetes medicines
• Protects the heart and kidneys as well as lowering sugar
• Usually causes modest weight loss
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone

How Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Pioglitazone and Dapagliflozin. Pioglitazone helps control blood sugar, particularly the rise that follows a meal. Dapagliflozin lowers blood sugar by making your kidneys pass surplus glucose out in the urine, and also eases the load on the heart and kidneys.

How to take Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with the first mouthful of a meal. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. It can cause dehydration and a fall in blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Dapalex P 10/15 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Flatulence
• Loose motions
• Stomach discomfort
• Swelling of the ankles and feet
• Weight gain
• Passing urine more often
• Thirst
• Genital itching or thrush
• Urinary infection
• Nausea

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 Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. If a low-sugar episode happens while on an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor such as voglibose or acarbose, use glucose — ordinary sugar and sweets work more slowly. Tell your doctor about any new swelling of the ankles, breathlessness or sudden weight gain. Drink enough water, especially in hot weather or if you have loose motions — this medicine makes you pass more urine. Seek urgent care for nausea with vomiting, stomach pain and deep rapid breathing, even if your sugar reading is normal. Report any pain, tenderness, redness or swelling in the genital area or perineum immediately — this is rare but needs same-day attention. Genital thrush is common; keep the area clean and dry and tell your doctor if it recurs.

Do not take Dapalex P 10/15 mg if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine. Not for people with severe kidney disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea. Water tablets increase the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure when taken with this.

How to store Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Dapalex P 10/15 mg Tablet

Take it with the first mouthful of your meal so it can act on that meal. Expect some wind in the first weeks; it usually settles. Take it in the morning so the extra urine does not disturb your sleep. Keep up your fluid intake and maintain genital hygiene. Tell any doctor treating you for an acute illness that you take this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-diabetic

Drug class:

Oral anti-diabetic and SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue