Secretag 2 mg Tablet

Composition of Secretag 2 mg Tablet

Secretag 2 mg Tablet contains Glimepiride (2mg).

Uses of Secretag 2 mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Secretag 2mg Tablet helps manage Type 2 diabetes by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas
• which lowers blood sugar levels. It helps reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications such as nerve damage
• kidney problems
• and heart disease
• supporting better long-term health.

How Secretag 2 mg Tablet works

Secretag 2mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.

How to take Secretag 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. Secretag 2mg 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 missed a a dose of Secretag 2mg Tablet, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time.

If you take too much

Taking more Secretag 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 Secretag 2 mg Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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

How to store Secretag 2 mg Tablet

Store Secretag 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 Secretag 2 mg Tablet

Take Secretag 2mg Tablet shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking Secretag 2mg Tablet. Secretag 2mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Secretag 2mg Tablet affects you. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety. 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

Chemical class:

Benzenesulfonamides