Dior-PG 2 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Sain Medicaments Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Dior-PG 2 Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dior-PG 2 Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar levels.
Dior-PG 2 Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Dior-PG 2 Tablet?
No, consuming alcohol while using Dior-PG 2 Tablet is not advised. Alcohol can lower your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Dior-PG 2 Tablet?
Before starting Dior-PG 2 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: congestive heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems. You should also disclose your pregnancy status, breastfeeding, or premenstrual stage. It is essential to let the doctor know about any prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are currently taking.
Can the use of Dior-PG 2 Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Dior-PG 2 Tablet can potentially cause vitamin B12 deficiency. This is because it contains metformin, which interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach.
Can the use of Dior-PG 2 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Dior-PG 2 Tablet can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms include nausea, headaches, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feelings of anxiety or shakiness. This is more likely if you miss or delay your meals, consume alcohol, exercise heavily, or use other antidiabetic medications simultaneously.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Dior-PG 2 Tablet?
Store Dior-PG 2 tablet in its original container with the lid tightly sealed. Follow the storage recommendations on the packaging label. Dispose of unused medication safely, ensuring it is not accessible to pets, children, or other individuals.
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. Dior-PG 2 Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- 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 (jaundice).
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dior-PG 2 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Dior-PG 2 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Dior-PG 2 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
