Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Dapacose M Forte Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication prescribed for managing Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, in conjunction with diet and exercise. The active ingredients in Dapacose M Forte Ta
blet are a combination of dapagliflozin and metformin. This medication is intended for use only by adults aged 18 years and older. It is important to take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for effectively controlling your blood sugar levels while using this medication. Common side effects include a sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids is also important. Some individuals may experience genital fungal infections, which can often be prevented through good hygiene practices. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, a urinary tract infection, or if you take diuretics (water pills) before starting this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use. It is advisable to avoid drinking excessive alcohol while on this medication, as it may exacerbate certain side effects. You will need to regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using this medication.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹72.42 |
You Save | ₹20.43 (22% on MRP) |
Contains | Dapagliflozin(5.0 Mg)+Metformin Hydrochloride(1000.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Low blood sugar levels, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
Contraindications of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to dapagliflozin, metformin or any other ingredient of Dapacose M Forte Tablet.
- If you have kidney disease or liver disease.
- If you drink alcohol or alcohol-containing beverages excessively or regularly.
- If you had a heart attack, shock, breathing problems or any other disease which may reduce the amount of oxygen supplied to the body tissues.
- If you have very low/very high blood sugar levels, diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication of diabetes) or lactic acidosis.
- If you have a severe infection or are dehydrated.
Side effects of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Low blood sugar levels
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
Precautions and Warnings of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have type 1 diabetes (where your body does not produce any insulin). This medicine should not be used in such cases.
- You have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication of diabetes) or develop symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis like rapid weight loss, nausea, vomiting, excessive thirst, difficulty in breathing, unusual sleepiness, tiredness, sweet smell to your breath, sweet or metallic taste to your mouth or a different smell or colour of your urine....
- You develop symptoms of lactic acidosis like vomiting, stomach pain, muscle cramps, a general feeling of being unwell, difficulty breathing, and low body temperature after taking this medicine.
- You have heart or kidney disease.
- You have very high sugar levels or other conditions like long persisting vomiting/diarrhoea which makes you dehydrated.
- You have or had low blood pressure or take medicines to lower blood pressure.
- You often get infections of the urinary tract.
- You develop any kind of infection of the feet.
- You develop symptoms of pain, tenderness, redness, irritation, itching, unusual discharge or odour, swelling of the genitals or the area between the genitals and anus with fever.
- You are scheduled to have any major surgery soon.
- You are taking medicines called bronchodilators to treat asthma (salbutamol) or corticosteroids to treat inflammation in asthma or arthritis (fluticasone, prednisone, celestone).
Mode of Action of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Dapacose M Forte Tablet contains dapagliflozin and metformin as its active ingredients.
- Dapagliflozin blocks a certain protein in the kidneys called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) that is responsible for the reabsorption of glucose (sugar) from the urine into the blood. This causes the removal of sugar through the urine, thereby reducing the level of blood sugar. ...
- Metformin decreases the production of glucose and also reduces its absorption in the body.
- As a result, the level of blood sugar is reduced which helps to control Type 2 diabetes.
Directions for Use of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Take Dapacose M Forte Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
Interactions of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- The use of this Tablet with diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) may increase the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure.
- This medicine when used together with insulin and insulin secretagogues (sulphonylurea) may cause extremely low blood sugar levels.
- Dapacose M Forte Tablet should not be used if undergoing X-ray with a certain type of injectable dye called iodinated contrast agents and with medicines used to treat stomach acidity (cimetidine).
- Particular care should be taken when using medicines to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin), high/abnormal cholesterol (simvastatin), immune system alteration (glucocorticoids), pain and fever (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen, rofecoxib), high blood pressure (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, ramipril, losartan)....
Storage and disposal of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Dapacose M 5mg Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Dapacose M Forte Tablet in pregnancy?
Q: What are some do's and don'ts for managing Type 2 diabetes mellitus?
References
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- Xigduo - European Medicines Agency [Internet]. European Medicines Agency. 2025 [cited 22 April 2025]
- XIGDUO XR (dapagliflozin and metformin tablet [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2025 [cited 19 February 2025]
- Xigduo 5 mg/1,000 mg film coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 19 February 2025]
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