Jardiance Met 12.5mg/500mg Tablet 10

Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is used for the following:

• Helping adults to manage their type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Assisting in achieving better blood sugar control in patients who have not responded adequately to metformin alone

• Providing a convenient alternative for patients already using separate empagliflozin and metformin tablets

• Reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease

• Decreasing the chances of hospitalisation due to heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease.

Here's how you should take Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with water, without crushing or chewing it.

• Stick to your doctor's prescribed dose, and do not exceed it.

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next one. In that case, skip the missed dose. Never take two doses at once to make up for a missed one.

• Remember to consult your doctor for any specific instructions.

Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is taken orally.

Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/500 mg Tablet contains two active ingredients that work together to control blood sugar levels:

• Empagliflozin (12.5 mg): This ingredient works as a selective sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. This medical term might seem complex, but it simply means that empagliflozin blocks a specific substance in your kidneys. This substance, SGLT2, usually helps to reabsorb glucose back into your body from your kidneys. By blocking it, empagliflozin ensures that more glucose gets passed out of your body through urine, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.

• Metformin (500 mg): Metformin belongs to a class of medicines known as biguanides. It contributes to lowering blood sugar levels in three ways – it reduces the amount of glucose produced by your liver, it increases your body's sensitivity to insulin (a hormone that helps control blood sugar), and it encourages your muscles to absorb more glucose. These actions together help to manage your blood sugar levels effectively.

• Store Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/500 mg Tablet at room temperature below 30°C.

• Keep the tablets in their original packaging to protect from moisture and light.

• Place the medicine in a safe, inaccessible spot to keep it out of reach of children.

• Always check the expiry date before use and do not consume if past this date.

• Maintain a balanced diet, and limit sugar intake. This is particularly important as Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. Foods high in sugar can interfere with your blood sugar control.

• Physical activity helps improve your body's insulin sensitivity and can lower your blood glucose levels. Consult your doctor about which exercises are suitable for you.