Sanofi India Ltd
Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (5mg)
Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Tablet ER
Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER 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.
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. Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER 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. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. 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. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which further increases insulin sensitivity.
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).
No, it is not safe to consume alcohol while using Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER. Alcohol can lower your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
Before taking Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER, tell 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. Let the doctor know if you are currently taking any prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
Yes, using Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER can cause a vitamin B12 deficiency as it contains metformin. Long-term use can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach.
Yes, Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, a rapid heart rate, and feelings of anxiety or shakiness. This is more likely to occur when you miss or delay your meal, drink alcohol, over-exercise, take other antidiabetic medications together, or if you don't maintain proper blood sugar control.
Keep Amaryl MP 1mg Tablet ER in its original container, tightly sealed. Store according to the instructions on the packaging label or the accompanying information sheet. Do not dispose of the medication down the drain, nor give it to pets, children, or other individuals.