Gemer P1 Tablet
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition
Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Gemer P 1 Tablet ER is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, used together with diet and exercise.
Dosage Form
Tablet ER
Introduction
Gemer P 1 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.
Directions for Use
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. Gemer P 1 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
How it works
Gemer P 1 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.
Quick Tips
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).
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Frequently asked questions
Can I drink alcohol while taking Gemer P 1 Tablet ER?
No, it is not safe to drink alcohol while using Gemer P 1 Tablet ER. Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Gemer P 1 Tablet ER?
Before taking Gemer P 1 Tablet ER, inform 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. Also, let the doctor know if you are taking any prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Can the use of Gemer P 1 Tablet ER lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Gemer P 1 Tablet ER can cause vitamin B12 deficiency as it contains metformin, which interferes with vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach.
Can the use of Gemer P 1 Tablet ER cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, the use of Gemer P 1 Tablet ER can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. It is more likely to occur if you miss or delay your meals, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medications simultaneously with it. Regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Always carry a source of quick energy like candy or chocolate with you.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gemer P 1 Tablet ER?
Store this medicine in its original container, tightly closed. Store it according to the directions on the packaging label. Do not discard the unused medication. Make sure that pets, children, and others do not consume it.
