Empagliflozin + Metformin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Empagliflozin + Metformin is a two-in-one medicine for type 2 diabetes. It is a prescription medicine used for type 2 diabetes. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 22 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Empagliflozin + Metformin works

Empagliflozin helps the kidneys remove extra sugar in the urine, while metformin lowers sugar released by the liver and helps the body use its own insulin better.

What is Empagliflozin + Metformin used for?

• Type 2 diabetes

Empagliflozin + Metformin is used with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not controlled on metformin alone, or to replace taking empagliflozin and metformin as separate tablets.

Side effects of Empagliflozin + Metformin

Common side effects of Empagliflozin + Metformin include:

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

Seek urgent help for vomiting, stomach pain, fast deep breathing or unusual tiredness, which can be signs of ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with meals and drink enough fluids.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart problems, or drink alcohol heavily.
• It may need to be paused before surgery, scans with contrast dye, or during serious illness.
• It is not used for type 1 diabetes or during pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions about Empagliflozin + Metformin

What is the price of Empagliflozin + Metformin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Empagliflozin + Metformin products currently in stock range from Rs 260 to Rs 1,490 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Empagen M 5/1000mg Tablet at Rs 260. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Empagliflozin + Metformin are available in Pakistan?

Empagliflozin + Metformin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Diampa (Getz Pharma Ltd), Erli (Pharmevo LIMITED.), Glempa (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd), Diajard-m (Highnoon Laboratories Ltdoratories Ltd), Xenglu-met (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Diajard (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), Adrance-m (Atco Laboratories Ltd) and Diajard-mxr (Highnoon Laboratories Ltdoratories Ltd), along with 21 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Empagliflozin + Metformin?

Yes. Empagliflozin + Metformin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Empagliflozin + Metformin be used during pregnancy?

It is not used for type 1 diabetes or during pregnancy.

Are all Empagliflozin + Metformin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Empagliflozin + Metformin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Empagliflozin + Metformin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 60+ products containing Empagliflozin + Metformin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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