Jubiglim M2

Composition

Glimepiride 2 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (as sustained/prolonged release)

Uses of Jubiglim M2

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult) to improve blood sugar control when diet and exercise alone or single therapy is inadequate

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves insulin sensitivity and reduces liver glucose output
• •Helps achieve better HbA1c control than single therapy
• •Convenient combination therapy in one tablet

How it works

Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that increases insulin release from pancreatic beta cells and improves glucose utilization. Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, lowering blood sugar without usually causing hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Oral tablet; take exactly as prescribed. Usually taken once daily with a main meal (often breakfast or dinner). Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew (especially if sustained/prolonged release). Monitor blood glucose regularly; follow diet and exercise advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Jubiglim M2 may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia
• •nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain