Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet 15's

• Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of Sitagliptin 50mg and Metformin 500mg that controls high blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus 
• This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, heart attack, or stroke
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Anti-diabetic
• Schedule “H” prescription drug Caution: 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
• This medicine is not for patients below 18 years of age
• Store below 30°C protected from light & moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in adults above 18 years of age

• It is not safe to take Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet with alcohol as it may reduce blood glucose levels and may also increase the chance of a life-threatening condition known as Lactic Acidosis
• Do not take a double dose of this Tablet if you miss a dose, skip the dose and follow the regular schedule as advised by your doctor
   

Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet interacts with the following drugs
 

• Anti-depressants
• Drugs used to treat glaucoma
• Antibiotics
• Anti-acidity drugs
• Heart condition drugs
• Anti-HIV drugs
• Ethanol
• Saliva-reducing drugs
• Iodinated X-ray contrast agents
• Anti-epileptic drugs
• Heart-related chest medicine
• Sex hormones (androgens)
• Anti-oxidants
• Pain killers
• Anti TB drugs
• Growth hormones
• Other Anti-diabetic medicines

Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet is generally considered safe if properly prescribed by a doctor for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers

• Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach
• The chances of an increase in weight or low blood sugar are very low when taking this tablet
• Check your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine
• Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any heavy breathing problems, continuous nausea & vomiting, or stomach pain as Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare condition lactic acidosis (high amount of lactic acid in the blood)

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting or Upset stomach
• Headache
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Sore throat
• Respiratory tract infection

Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet can be taken with food or after a meal as advised by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole, do not chew, crush or break it

Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of Sitagliptin 50mg and Metformin 500mg to control body sugar levels

Sitagliptin blocks the enzyme DPP4 and increases the release of insulin from the pancreas

Metformin facilitates the effective use of insulin by the body and reduces excess sugar that your liver produces

Q. What is Janumet 50 500mg used for?
Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet contains Sitagliptin 50mg, Metformin 500mg used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Q. What is the best time to take Janumet 50 500?
It can be taken after eating food at a time prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the Tablet as a whole do not chew, crush or break it

• Consult your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease, or problems with your pancreas before taking this medication
• Patients with kidney diseases must use the medication with caution and must consult their doctor for dose adjustments
• Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet is safe if prescribed for patients with liver disease but doctor consultation for dose adjustments is a must
• People affected by heart diseases (like congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction), Vitamin B12 deficiency, and alcoholism should avoid intake of this tablet