Dapa Met XR 5/500 Tablets

Dapa Met XR 5/500 Tablets is a tablet made by Hilton Pharma Ltd that contains Dapagliflozin + Metformin, a two-in-one diabetes medicine. It is used for type 2 diabetes. Pack size: 14 tablets.

Uses of Dapa Met XR 5/500 Tablets

Dapa Met XR 5/500 Tablets is used to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes when metformin alone does not give enough control, or to replace taking the two medicines as separate tablets. It is used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. Dapagliflozin may also offer some protection for the heart and kidneys in people with diabetes.

How Dapa Met XR 5/500 Tablets works

Dapagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor that stops the kidneys from reabsorbing some of the sugar filtered from the blood, so the extra sugar is passed out in the urine. Metformin reduces the amount of sugar the liver releases and helps the body respond better to its own insulin.

Possible side effects

Some people notice side effects with Dapa Met XR 5/500 Tablets, especially early on. The more common ones are:

• Genital fungal infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Nausea, diarrhoea or stomach pain
• Passing more urine than usual
• Metallic taste

Seek urgent help for vomiting, stomach pain, fast or deep breathing, unusual sleepiness or weakness, which can signal ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis even when blood sugar is not very high. Also get help for pain, redness or swelling in the genital area with fever.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with meals and drink enough fluids.
• If you become dehydrated from vomiting, diarrhoea or fever, contact your doctor, as you may need to pause it.
• Tell your doctor before any surgery or X-ray scan with contrast dye, and limit alcohol.
• Let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver disease, as regular kidney tests are needed.
• It is not used for type 1 diabetes and should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Dapa Met XR 5/500 Tablets online in Pakistan

Order Dapa Met XR 5/500 Tablets from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Dapagliflozin + Metformin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.