Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet-10 tablets

Introduction Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a combination medicine that can control blood sugar better than either alone. This drug should be used along with a proper diet and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken with food to avoid the side effects of nausea and upset stomach. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Uses of Sugamet MC G Tablet Type 2 diabetes mellitus Sugamet MC G Tablet side effects Common Nausea Taste change Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Respiratory tract infection How to use Sugamet MC G Tablet 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. Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet is to be taken with food. Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach. How Sugamet MC G Tablet works Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Metformin, glimepiride, and methylcobalamin which treat diabetes. Metformin is a biguanide. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Methylcobolamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Sugamet MC G Tablet related warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action in an unpredictable way. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Sugamet MC G 2 mg 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. Lactation SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet Driving CAUTION Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney CAUTION Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time. Liver CAUTION Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Sugamet MC G 2 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.