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Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
Sitagliptin (50 mg) + Metformin (1000 mg)
Janumet 50/1000 Tablet is used for controls blood sugar levels, improves insulin production, reduces glucose production in the liver.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹392₹26.12 per tablet
Licensed pharmacyPharmacist-verified orderDelivered across India
Key details
Salt: Sitagliptin (50 mg) + Metformin (1000 mg)
Available variants: tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet
Best price: ₹392 (₹26.12 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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Composition of Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
Janumet 50/1000 Tablet contains Sitagliptin (50 mg) + Metformin (1000 mg). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor and Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
- Controls blood sugar levels
- improves insulin production
- reduces glucose production in the liver
Key benefits
- Weight neutral
- Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
- Usually taken once a day
- First-choice medicine for type 2 diabetes
- Does not usually cause weight gain
How Janumet 50/1000 Tablet works
Decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity; acts in liver and gut.
How to take Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
Take as directed by the physician, with or after food. Do not crush or chew the tablet. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
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, particularly if you also take other diabetes medicines. It can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
Most side effects of Janumet 50/1000 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- GI upset (nausea
- diarrhea); rare risk of lactic acidosis.
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 Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Consult your doctor if you have liver disease. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Inform clinician about kidney problems; withhold around iodinated contrast when advised.
Do not take Janumet 50/1000 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 severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.
Interactions with other medicines
Low blood sugar is more likely when this is combined with a sulfonylurea or insulin; your doctor may lower that dose. Tell your doctor about water tablets, steroids, and any contrast dye scan. Alcohol increases the risk of the rare acid build-up and should be limited.
How to store Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
Store below 25°C; protect from moisture.
Expert advice for Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
It can be taken with or without food, at the same time each day. Keep up your diet and activity — this medicine supports them. Take it with or just after food to reduce stomach upset. Keep taking it even when your sugar readings look normal — that is the medicine working. Continue your diet and physical activity; this medicine works alongside them, not instead of them.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Therapeutic class:
- Antidiabetic (Dpp-4 Inhibitor + Biguanide)
- Drug class:
- DPP-4 inhibitor and Biguanide
Substitutes for Janumet 50/1000 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Sitagliptin (50 mg) + Metformin (1000 mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Janumet 50/1000 Tablet |
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| Cetapin XR 1000 mg TabletEMCURE PHARMA | tablet · 15 | ₹65 | 83% cheaper |
| Sitaglyn M 50/1000 TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹136 | 65% cheaper |
| Qsita M 50/1000 TabletHBC LIFESCEINCE PVT LTD | tablet · 15`S | ₹155 | 61% cheaper |
| Sitalembic M 1000ALEMBIC PHARMA | 15`S | ₹178 | 55% cheaper |
| Emsita M 50/1000 TabletEMCURE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹180 | 54% cheaper |
| Glura-M 1000ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | 15`S | ₹195 | 50% cheaper |
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Janumet 50/1000 Tablet FAQs
What is Janumet 50/1000 Tablet used for?
Janumet 50/1000 Tablet is commonly used for Controls blood sugar levels, improves insulin production, reduces glucose production in the liver. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Janumet 50/1000 Tablet?
Janumet 50/1000 Tablet contains Sitagliptin (50 mg) + Metformin (1000 mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Janumet 50/1000 Tablet?
Take as directed by the physician, with or after food. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Janumet 50/1000 Tablet work?
Decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity; acts in liver and gut.
Is Janumet 50/1000 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Janumet 50/1000 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Janumet 50/1000 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Janumet 50/1000 are GI upset (nausea, diarrhea); rare risk of lactic acidosis.. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Janumet 50/1000 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Janumet 50/1000.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Janumet 50/1000 Tablet?
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Janumet 50/1000 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Janumet 50/1000 Tablet habit forming?
No. Janumet 50/1000 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Janumet 50/1000 Tablet?
Cetapin XR 1000 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹65 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Janumet 50/1000 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Janumet 50/1000 Tablet starts at ₹392 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Janumet 50/1000 Tablet?
Janumet 50/1000 Tablet is manufactured by ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Janumet 50/1000 Tablet delivered?
Janumet 50/1000 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Janumet 50/1000 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Sitagliptin (50 mg) + Metformin (1000 mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹392 (₹26.12 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic (Dpp-4 Inhibitor + Biguanide)
- Drug class
- DPP-4 inhibitor and Biguanide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Janumet 50/1000 Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Janumet 50/1000 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.