Gli 2 Met Tab

Composition

Glimepiride 2 mg + Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg (usually sustained/extended release; exact release type not specified)

Uses of Gli 2 Met Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult) to help control high blood sugar when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient

• •Helps lower fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves insulin action and reduces hepatic glucose production
• •May reduce diabetes-related complications when sugar is controlled
• •Convenient combination therapy in a single tablet

How it works

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin. Metformin (a biguanide) decreases glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, helping the body use insulin better and reducing glucose absorption from the intestine.

Directions for use

Take by mouth as prescribed by the doctor, usually once or twice daily with meals to reduce stomach upset and risk of low sugar. Swallow tablet whole with water; do not crush/chew if it is a sustained/extended-release formulation. Monitor blood glucose regularly and follow diet/exercise advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Gli 2 Met Tab may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• •nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain