Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR
strip of 10.0 tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR 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.
Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR 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 Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
No, it is not safe to consume alcohol while using Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR. Alcohol consumption may lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
Before using Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR, notify your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, kidney problems, liver problems, or swelling of the back of the eye. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. Ensure to disclose any prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements being used.
Can the use of Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR may contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency. The medication interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach.
Can the use of Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. This can occur more often if you skip meals, drink alcohol, over-exercise, take other antidiabetic medications simultaneously, or delay eating. Regular monitoring of your blood sugar levels is crucial. Keep some sugary items like candy or chocolate with you for emergencies.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
Store this medication in its original container, tightly closed. Follow any specific instructions on the package or label provided. Dispose of unused medication properly; ensure it is not accessible to pets, children, and 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. Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR 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 Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR.
Breastfeed
Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Metfaith PG 1mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR 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.
