Common Headache, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea, Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis.

Expert advice for Tenepan Tablet
Tenepan helps to control high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. Tenepan can be taken with or without food. Monitor your blood sugar regularly. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting. These could be symptoms of pancreatitis. Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe joint pain.

Q. Can I take Tenepan with metformin?
Yes, Tenepan can be taken with metformin. It is a good add-on treatment if the blood sugars are very high even after taking metformin. The risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) is also very low with both the medicines. However, consult your doctor before taking them together as a dose adjustment may be needed.

Q. Does Tenepan have an expiry date?
Yes, Tenepan does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Tenepan after the expiry date.

Q. Is Tenepan a controlled substance?
Tenepan is not a controlled substance. It is available when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. How to take Tenepan?
Tenepan is usually to be taken once a day with or without food. Take it preferably at the same time every day. Read the product label carefully before use and follow your doctor's advice.

Q. Can I take Tenepan with insulin?
Yes, you can take Tenepan with insulin. Using them together can lower the insulin dose and decrease the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).