ERTUCO S 5/100mg Tablet

ERTUCO S 5/100mg Tablet is a tablet made by Atco Laboratories Ltd that contains Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin 5/100mg, a combination diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitor plus DPP-4 inhibitor). It is used for type 2 diabetes. Pack size: 14 tablets.

Uses of ERTUCO S 5/100mg Tablet

ERTUCO S 5/100mg Tablet is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, together with diet and exercise. It is often prescribed when one medicine is not enough, and may be taken alongside metformin. Better blood sugar control lowers the risk of long-term complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.

How ERTUCO S 5/100mg Tablet works

Ertugliflozin helps the kidneys remove extra sugar from the body through the urine. Sitagliptin boosts the body’s own incretin hormones, which prompt the pancreas to release insulin after meals and reduce the amount of sugar the liver releases. Together they lower blood sugar through different routes.

Possible side effects

Some side effects of ERTUCO S 5/100mg Tablet come from the extra sugar passed in the urine. Common ones include:

• Genital thrush (yeast infections)
• Urinary tract infections
• Passing more urine than usual
• Thirst
• Headache

Seek urgent help for nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fast breathing or unusual drowsiness, which may be signs of ketoacidosis, even if blood sugar is not very high. Also get help for severe ongoing stomach pain spreading to the back, or pain, redness and swelling of the genital area with fever.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or frequent genital or urinary infections.
• If you are unwell with vomiting or diarrhoea, cannot eat or drink, or are due to have surgery, ask your doctor whether to pause it, as dehydration raises the risk of ketoacidosis.
• When taken with insulin or a sulfonylurea such as glimepiride, it can cause low blood sugar, so learn the warning signs.
• Keep up regular blood sugar checks, practise good genital hygiene and drink enough fluids.
• It is not recommended 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.

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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.