CompositionGlimet DS Tablet is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, helping to control high blood sugar levels when diet and exercise alone are not enough.
It is a combination medicine containing glipizide and metformin, and belongs to the class of antidiabetic medicines. Take it with food as prescribed to reduce stomach upset. Continue taking it even if you feel well, as diabetes is a long-term condition that needs ongoing treatment.
Following a controlled carbohydrate diet, monitoring your blood sugar regularly, staying physically active and attending regular check-ups support safe and effective blood sugar control alongside this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, or if you drink alcohol regularly, before starting this medicine. Report symptoms of low blood sugar such as sweating, shakiness or confusion, and seek prompt medical advice for unusual tiredness, muscle pain or breathing difficulty, which may indicate a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
