Secremet 2 mg Tablet

Composition of Secremet 2 mg Tablet

Secremet 2 mg Tablet contains Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg).

Uses of Secremet 2 mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Hormone replacement therapy

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Secremet 2mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine that increases the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. 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 proper diet and exercise
• will help you live a normal
• healthy life. In Hormone replacement therapy In patients already controlled on separate treatment with glimepiride and metformin
• this combination may be used as a replacement to simplify treatment while maintaining blood sugar control. It is indicated in adults 18 years and older. Show More

How Secremet 2 mg Tablet works

Secremet 1 Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

How to take Secremet 2 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. Secremet 2mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with or after 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 Secremet 2mg/500mg 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 Secremet 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 Secremet 2 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Secremet are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Taste change Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache Upper respiratory tract infection

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 Secremet 2 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 Secremet. Some combinations can change how Secremet works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Secremet 2 mg Tablet

Store Secremet 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 Secremet 2 mg Tablet

You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Secremet 2mg/500mg Tablet. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Secremet 2mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BAL PHARMA LTD

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC