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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
14.18

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Type 2 diabetes

COMPOSITION:
Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti diabetic

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Metbetic G Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Metbetic G Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Metbetic G Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metbetic G Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Metbetic G Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Metbetic G Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metbetic G Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Metbetic G Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Gliclazide+Metformin   80mg + 500mg

Uses of Metbetic G Tablet
Metbetic G Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How to use Metbetic G 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. Metbetic G Tablet is to be taken with food.This medicine may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.

How Metbetic G Tablet works
Metbetic G Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin. Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Side Effects:

Common Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Altered taste, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection.