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Product introduction
Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilization of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.
Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor, and don’t stop taking it without consulting them. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only a part of the treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet include urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat, and upper respiratory tract infection. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, a urinary tract infection, or you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this drug as this may increase the risk of some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor, and don’t stop taking it without consulting them. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only a part of the treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet include urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat, and upper respiratory tract infection. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, a urinary tract infection, or you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this drug as this may increase the risk of some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Uses of Gluxit S Tablet
Benefits of Gluxit S Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet is a medicine that helps control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes, as this reduces the risk of getting serious complications, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. This medicine reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and any cardiovascular disease.
Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for a healthy future.
Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for a healthy future.
Side effects of Gluxit S Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gluxit S
- Vaginal yeast infection
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Urinary tract infection
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Headache
How to use Gluxit S Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Gluxit S Tablet works
Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Sitagliptin reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver by raising insulin levels and decreasing the levels of glucagon (the hormone that increases blood glucose level).
Safety advice
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gluxit S Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Gluxit S 5mg/100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.