Rejumet Tablet SR

Short Description

Rejumet Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, helping to control blood sugar levels and reduce the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Rejumet Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, 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. It may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Before taking Rejumet Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

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. Rejumet Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking Rejumet Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Rejumet Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines:

Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. It does not cause weight gain and rarely causes low blood sugar unlike other diabetes medicines. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, or persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Rejumet Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. 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.