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Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet
Linagliptin 2.5 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg (prolonged/extended-release may vary by pack; confirm pack label)
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Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus (as an adjunct to diet and exercise) to improve glycaemic control in adults when metformin alone is inadequate or when already treated with linagliptin and metformin.
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Key details
Salt: Linagliptin 2.5 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg (prolonged/extended-release may vary by pack; confirm pack label)
Available variants: tablet 10 Tablet
Price: ₹204 (₹20.40 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd
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Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet in Bangladesh
3 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- Lijenta-MX 2.5NIPRO JMI Pharma Limited
- Linaglip-M 2.5/1000Aristopharma Limited
- Linatab M 2.5/1000 ERIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
Composition of Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet
Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet contains Linagliptin 2.5 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg (prolonged/extended-release may vary by pack; confirm pack label). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor + Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as an adjunct to diet
- Metformin
Benefits of Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet
- Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
- Improves HbA1c control
- Low risk of hypoglycaemia when not combined with insulin/secretagogues
- Weight-neutral to modest weight benefit (metformin)
- Convenient combination therapy to reduce pill burden
How Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet works
Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin levels, leading to glucose-dependent insulin release and reduced glucagon secretion. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, reduces intestinal glucose absorption and improves insulin sensitivity, lowering blood glucose without causing significant hypoglycaemia when used alone.
How to take Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet
Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually twice daily with meals (or as directed) to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew if the pack is extended-release; follow label instructions. Monitor blood glucose regularly.
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 the missed dose of Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
If you take too much
Taking more Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 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 Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet
Most side effects of Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- abdominal pain
- loss of appetite
- metallic taste
- headache
- nasopharyngitis
- cough
- dizziness
- hypoglycaemia (more likely with insulin/sulfonylureas)
- vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term)
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Avoid (increases risk of lactic acidosis and hypoglycaemia)
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Consult doctor (not recommended unless clearly needed; insulin is generally preferred for diabetes in pregnancy)
Warnings and precautions
Risk of lactic acidosis with metformin (rare but serious): higher risk in kidney impairment, dehydration, severe infection, shock, liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or hypoxia/heart failure—seek urgent care for fast breathing, severe weakness, abdominal pain, or drowsiness. Assess renal function before starting and periodically; dose adjustments/avoid in significant renal impairment as per prescribing info. Temporarily stop metformin around iodinated contrast procedures and major surgery as advised. Pancreatitis and severe joint pain have been reported with DPP-4 inhibitors—stop and consult doctor if severe abdominal pain occurs. Use caution in elderly, undernourished, or those with alcohol use; monitor B12 with long-term use.
Interactions with other medicines
Iodinated contrast media, alcohol, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., topiramate, acetazolamide), cimetidine (may increase metformin levels), rifampicin (may reduce linagliptin effect), strong P-gp/CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, rifampicin, St John’s wort), insulin and sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk)
How to store Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet
Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.
Related lab tests
People taking Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd
- Therapeutic class:
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class:
- DPP-4 inhibitor + Biguanide
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Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet FAQs
What is Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet used for?
Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet is commonly used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as an adjunct to diet and exercise) to improve glycaemic control in adults when metformin alone is inadequate or when already treated with linagliptin and metformin. 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 Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet?
Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet contains Linagliptin 2.5 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg (prolonged/extended-release may vary by pack; confirm pack label). 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 Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet?
Oral tablet. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet work?
Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin levels, leading to glucose-dependent insulin release and reduced glucagon secretion.
Is Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 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 Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 are Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite. 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 Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet?
Take the missed dose of Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
Is Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet habit forming?
No. Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet starts at ₹204 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 10 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet?
Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet delivered?
Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Linagliptin 2.5 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg (prolonged/extended-release may vary by pack; confirm pack label)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹204 (₹20.40 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class
- DPP-4 inhibitor + Biguanide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 10 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling/SmPC for linagliptin-metformin, established medical literature on DPP-4 inhibitors and metformin
- Indian regulatory/pack labeling practices, standard pharmacology references
- 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 Trajenta Duo 2.5/1000 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.