Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR 10's

• Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR contains Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin 500mg used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels
• Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR also helps prevent loss of legs, blindness, and kidney damage due to diabetes
• Chemical Class: Third-generation Sulfonylurea derivative, Biguanides Derivative
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Anti Diabetic
• Action Class: Sulfonylureas, Biguanides
• Schedule “H” drug Warning: Not to be sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Schedule “G” prescription drug Caution: This medication must be taken only under medical supervision
• Store at a normal temperature below 30°C

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in adults

• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR as it may cause low sugar levels or Lactic Acidosis (high lactic acid levels in the blood)
• Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR is only for adults and is not safe for children
• Do not take a double dose of Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR if you miss a dosage, take it as soon as possible but if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular schedule prescribed by your doctor

Tell your doctor if you take any of the following before you take Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR

• Insulin (Injection or other forms)
• BP Tablets
• Water Pills (Diuretics)
• Medicines taken for Heart Failure or heart problems
• Tablets that are taken for Hypertension
• Steroids
• Thyroid hormones
• Antibiotics
• Calcium channel blockers (medicines for blood pressure)
• Antacids
• HIV/AIDS drugs
• Anticancer drugs
• Antifungals
• Other Antidiabetic drugs
• Anticonvulsants (Medicine taken for seizures)

Pregnant or breastfeeding women must consult their doctor before taking Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR as it is unsafe to take this medication during pregnancy and it may affect the newborn baby

• Avoid skipping breakfast, lunch and dinner as it may cause low blood sugar levels while taking this Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR
• Check your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR
• Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR can cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss eating food
• Always carry some sweet food or fruit juice with you in case you experience cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors (shaking of body parts without control), and anxiety (fear, stress, uneasiness) as these are signs of low blood sugar levels
• Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (signs of jaundice)
• Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, continuous sick and vomiting sensation, and stomach pain as Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood
• Long use of Metformin may cause Vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia (lack of red blood cells to carry oxygen), causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, or headache
• Reduce the amount of salt and sugar that you take with food, try to control your weight and eat healthy food

• Low blood sugar levels
• Diarrhea and abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Change in Taste
• Nausea (Sickness) & Vomiting
• Headache
• Upper respiratory infection
• Hypoglycemia and Lactic Acidosis (Overdose)

Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR can be taken after eating food to avoid stomach upset at a time prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole, do not chew crush or break the tablet

Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR contains Glimepiride 2mg, Metformin 500mg

Glimepiride increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas to lower blood glucose

Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's utilization of insulin effectively

Q. What is Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR used for?
Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR contains Glimepiride 2mg, and Metformin 500mg for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels

• Do not take Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), severe kidney or liver disease
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, Vitamin B12 deficiency or some hormonal conditions as this Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR may not be suitable for you
• This is generally prescribed with a low dosage for patients with mild to moderate liver disease and must be avoided by patients with severe liver disease, consult your doctor regarding this
• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Glimecon 2mg/500mg Tablet SR if you have G6PD deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or if you have surgery scheduled