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Type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise alone are not enough; helps control high blood sugar and improves glycaemic control (often in patients needing combination therapy).

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. Metformin (a biguanide) reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, lowering blood sugar levels.

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with/after meals (preferably with the main meal) to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole; do not crush/chew if SR. Monitor blood glucose regularly.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness, hypoglycaemia (sweating, tremor, palpitations), weight gain, metallic taste

Risk of hypoglycaemia (higher with missed meals, alcohol, excessive exercise); lactic acidosis is a rare but serious risk with metformin—seek urgent care for fast breathing, severe weakness, drowsiness, abdominal pain. Avoid/use with caution in kidney impairment; dose adjustment and periodic renal function monitoring required. Use caution in liver disease, heart failure, dehydration, severe infection, or before major surgery. Temporarily stop metformin around iodinated contrast procedures as advised by doctor. Do not use in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Alcohol (increases hypoglycaemia/lactic acidosis risk), insulin/other antidiabetics (additive hypoglycaemia), beta-blockers (mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), corticosteroids/thiazide diuretics (raise glucose), ACE inhibitors (may increase hypoglycaemia), cimetidine (raises metformin levels), iodinated contrast media (kidney injury/lactic acidosis risk), NSAIDs and salicylates (may enhance hypoglycaemia)

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Glimiprex M 3 Forte Tablet, Amaryl M 3 Forte Tablet, Glycomet-GP 3 Forte Tablet, Glimy M 3 Forte Tablet, Glime M 3 Forte Tablet