Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR
strip of 10.0 tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Dalmia Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pio-Dalcare GM 1 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.
Pio-Dalcare GM 1 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 Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR?
No, it is not safe to consume alcohol when using Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR. Alcohol can lower your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR?
Before taking Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems. Also, tell your doctor about swelling of the back of the eye. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. Additionally, disclose any prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements that you are currently taking.
Can the use of Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR may cause vitamin B12 deficiency. This is due to metformin present in the medication which interferes with vitamin B12 absorption from the stomach.
Can the use of Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, a rapid heartbeat, and feeling anxious or shaky. It is more likely to occur if you miss or delay meals, drink alcohol, engage in excessive exercise, or take other antidiabetic medications simultaneously. Therefore, regular blood sugar level monitoring is crucial. Always carry some sugary items such as a candy or chocolate with you for immediate remedy.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR?
Keep this medication in its original container, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions provided on the package label or container. Dispose of unused medicine properly and make sure it is not consumed by 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. Pio-Dalcare GM 1 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 Pio-Dalcare GM 1 Tablet SR.
Breastfeed
Pio-Dalcare GM 1 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
Pio-Dalcare GM 1 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.
