Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg Tablet

Composition of Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg Tablet

Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg Tablet contains Sitagliptin (50mg) + Metformin (1000mg).

Uses of Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Suitglip-M 50/1000 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level
• your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes
• such as kidney damage
• eye damage
• nerve problems
• and loss of limbs
• is also lowered. Additionally
• proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly
• along with appropriate diet and exercise
• will help you live an everyday
• healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as prescribed because it protects your future health. In patients whose blood sugar is not controlled with metformin and another medicine
• this combination may be used along with medicines such as sulfonylureas
• insulin
• or pioglitazone to improve blood sugar control.

How Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg Tablet works

Suitglip-M 50/1000 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: sitagliptin and metformin. Sitagliptin helps your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitates effective use of insulin by the body, and reduces excess sugar that your liver makes. Metformin is a biguanide that lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from the intestines, and increases the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

How to take Suitglip -M 50/1000 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. Suitglip-M 50/1000 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 Suitglip-M 50/1000 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 Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg 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 Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg 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 Suitglip -M 50/1000 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 Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg. Some combinations can change how Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg Tablet

Store Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg 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 Suitglip -M 50/1000 mg Tablet

Take Suitglip-M 50/1000 Tablet with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Take it in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower blood sugar levels. The chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lower than with other diabetes medicines. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. 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, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, as Suitglip-M 50/1000 Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC