Pack size: Strip of 10 Tablets  |  Price is for the whole Strip

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Imeglimin Hydrochloride

Form: tablet 500mg

Indication

"Type 2 diabetes mellitus".

Administration

Should be taken orally with food.

Adult Dose

The usual adult dosage is 1000 mg of _NAME_ administered orally twice daily in the morning and evening.

Child Dose

Not recommended.

Renal Dose

It is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Contraindication

Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis with or without coma (including diabetic ketoacidosis). Renal failure, severe renal or hepatic impairment, acute conditions which may affect renal function e.g. dehydration, severe infection or shock. Cardiac failure, CHF, IDDM, severe impairment of thyroid function; acute or chronic alcoholism. Acute or chronic diseases which may cause tissue hypoxia e.g. cardiac or respiratory failure, recent MI or shock. Pregnancy, lactation.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of __NAME__

Common side effects of _NAME_ Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) Constipation.

How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

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What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of _NAME_ Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

There isn't enough reliable information to know if __NAME__ is safe to use when pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Safety Advice

There isn't enough reliable information to know if __NAME__ is safe to use when breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether __NAME__ alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. __NAME__ is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.