Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Short Description

Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet can be prescribed alone or together with other diabetes medications. All diabetes medicines work best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

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. Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

diarrhea nausea vomiting upset stomach headache sore throat weakness gastroesophageal reflux disease excessive sweating and decreased appetite

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Galvus Met 50mg/500mg 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 Warning

Galvus Met 50mg/500mg 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.

Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone. Take it in addition to regular exercise and healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.