Daonil tablets 5/500 mg tablets - DAONIL M TAB 5/500MG

Duanil M 5/500 tablets Active ingredient Glibenclamide + Metformin Hydrochloride Reduces blood sugar levels Used as a combination of Glibenclamide / Metformin Hydrochloride to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) as an addition to a healthy diet and exercise. Do not take Glibenclamide / Metformin Hydrochloride: • If you are allergic to Glibenclamide, Metformin, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, or any other ingredients of this medicine. • If you have type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent). • If you suffer from diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication where blood sugar levels are very high and you experience nausea, frequent urination, fatigue, and muscle weakness). • If you have serious liver problems. • If you have kidney problems. • If you are dehydrated (lost a lot of water from your body due to prolonged or severe diarrhea, or if you have vomited multiple times in a row). • If you have a severe infection, such as lung or kidney infection. • If you have acute heart failure or recently had a heart attack, or have serious vascular problems or breathing difficulties. • If you are taking a medication called Bupressan for high blood pressure. • If you consume excessive alcohol. Precautions and warnings: Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you have: • If you are recovering from an injury, surgery, fever infection, or other forms of stress. • If you have liver or kidney problems. • If you have a deficiency of an enzyme called Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD). • If you have a heart disease. • You should stop taking this medication for a period before major surgery. Talk to your doctor. This medication may cause a rare but serious complication called lactic acidosis, especially if you have impaired kidney function. Signs of lactic acidosis include stomach pain, vomiting, muscle cramps, extreme fatigue, difficulty breathing, low body temperature, and irregular heartbeat. This medication may cause a decrease in blood sugar levels, especially if you miss a meal, exercise excessively, or drink alcohol. Signs of low blood sugar include nausea, hunger, shivering, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You can take a sugar cube or some juice. Possible side effects: Stop using this product and seek immediate medical care if you develop a rash; itching; red, ulcerated, or peeling skin; chest or throat tightness; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency of these side effects is unknown. Serious side effects: • Allergic reactions • Low blood sugar levels • Liver problems • Lactic acidosis Other medicines and Glibenclamide / Metformin Hydrochloride: Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking. Glibenclamide / Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with many drugs including: • Other diabetes medications • Some blood pressure medications • Birth control pills • Medications for mood disorders • Some antibiotics • Steroid-free anti-inflammatory drugs • Corticosteroids • Anticoagulants like Warfarin • Phenytoin • Digoxin • Some cholesterol-lowering drugs • Some asthma medications like Salbutamol • Imaging dyes used in radiology How to take Glibenclamide / Metformin Hydrochloride: • This medication is for adults only. • Take this medication as prescribed by your doctor. • Take this medication with food. • The usual starting dose is Glibenclamide 1.25 - 2.5 mg / Metformin 500 - 1000 mg. It is given once or twice daily. Storage instructions for Glibenclamide / Metformin Hydrochloride: • Store at room temperature between 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 25 degrees Celsius). • Keep this medicine out of reach of children. • Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the package.