Seemet-M Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Shiron Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Seemet-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, helping to control blood sugar levels. Seemet-M Tablet belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Seemet-M Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin.
What is Seemet-M Tablet?
Seemet-M Tablet contains two active ingredients: Gliclazide and Metformin. This combination is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It helps control blood glucose levels in adults when taken alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise.
What are the possible side effects of Seemet-M Tablet?
While using Seemet-M Tablet, you may experience common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache and upper respiratory tract infection. It can also lead to serious but rare effects such as lactic acidosis. On long-term use, it might cause vitamin B12 deficiency.
Can the use of Seemet-M Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, taking Seemet-M Tablet can contribute to Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and feeling anxious or shaky. This may happen more often if you miss or delay meals, drink alcohol, exercise excessively, or combine it with other antidiabetic medications.
Can the use of Seemet-M Tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Yes, using Seemet-M Tablet can lead to lactic acidosis. This is a medical emergency caused by increased levels of lactic acid in the blood, and it's also known as MALA (Metformin associated lactic acidosis). It's important to note that this is a rare but serious side effect.
Can the use of Seemet-M Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Seemet-M Tablet can potentially cause vitamin B12 deficiency. This happens because the medication interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach.
Are there any specific conditions in which Seemet-M Tablet should not be taken?
Seemet-M Tablet is not suitable for patients who have allergies to its ingredients or are experiencing severe kidney disease. It's also contraindicated for individuals with underlying metabolic acidosis, especially diabetic ketoacidosis.
Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Seemet-M Tablet?
No, mixing Seemet-M Tablet with alcohol is not advised. It may lower blood sugar levels and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
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. Seemet-M Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Seemet-M Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Seemet-M Tablet.
Breastfeed
Seemet-M 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
Seemet-M Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
