Zomelis Met 50/1000

Composition of Zomelis Met 50/1000

Zomelis Met 50/1000 contains Vildagliptin (50mg) + Metformin (1gm). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor and Biguanide class of medicines.

Uses of Zomelis Met 50/1000

Zomelis Met 50mg/1000mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Key benefits

• Weight neutral
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• Usually taken once a day
• First-choice medicine for type 2 diabetes
• Does not usually cause weight gain

How Zomelis Met 50/1000 works

Zomelis Met 50mg/1000mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Vildagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

How to take Zomelis Met 50/1000

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. Zomelis Met 50mg/1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food.<br>Zomelis Met 50mg/1000mg Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach.

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 it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar, particularly if you also take other diabetes medicines. It can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Zomelis Met 50/1000

Most side effects of Zomelis Met 50/1000 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Stomach upset Headache Nasal congestion Sore throat Respiratory tract infection Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea

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 Zomelis Met 50/1000

Warnings and precautions

Stop and see a doctor urgently if you get severe, persistent abdominal pain that spreads to your back, with or without vomiting. Tell your doctor if you develop severe or disabling joint pain. Blisters or peeling of the skin should be reported promptly. Stomach upset is common in the first two weeks and usually settles; taking it with food helps. Tell your doctor before any surgery or a scan that uses contrast dye — this medicine is usually stopped for a short time around them. Stop and seek urgent care if you develop deep rapid breathing, severe weakness, muscle pain or vomiting with cold clammy skin. This is rare but serious. Long-term use can lower vitamin B12, so your doctor may check it from time to time.

Do not take Zomelis Met 50/1000 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.

Interactions with other medicines

Low blood sugar is more likely when this is combined with a sulfonylurea or insulin; your doctor may lower that dose. Tell your doctor about water tablets, steroids, and any contrast dye scan. Alcohol increases the risk of the rare acid build-up and should be limited.

How to store Zomelis Met 50/1000

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Zomelis Met 50/1000

It can be taken with or without food, at the same time each day. Keep up your diet and activity — this medicine supports them. Take it with or just after food to reduce stomach upset. Keep taking it even when your sugar readings look normal — that is the medicine working. Continue your diet and physical activity; this medicine works alongside them, not instead of them.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Anti-diabetic

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor and Biguanide