Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets Description
Galvus Met Tablet is an anti-diabetic that contains vildagliptin and metformin as active ingredients. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and vildagliptin or metformin al
one are not effective. Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it or are a type 1 diabetes patient. Take this medicine in the correct dose and for the exact duration as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid missing a dose or consume it more than that prescribed. Galvus Met should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Abrupt stopping of this medicine may result in increased blood sugar levels and complications such as harm to legs, eyesight, kidney and increase risk of infection. Thus, maintaining a healthy lifestyle by including exercise as well as dietary changes along with this medicine can help control your blood sugar levels.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹326.92 |
You Save | ₹44.58 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Vildagliptin(50.0 Mg) + Metformin(850.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes |
Side effects | Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, trembling of hands and feet |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Contraindications of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- If you are allergic to vildagliptin or metformin or other ingredients of Galvus Met.
- If you have uncontrolled diabetes along with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid weight loss, lactic acidosis (symptoms include stomach pain, fast or rapid breathing, sleepiness).
- If you are in a diabetic coma due to a sudden rise or drop in blood sugar level.
- If you are an alcoholic or consume alcohol in excess regularly.
- If you have a pre-existing medical condition like kidney or liver disorder, heart disease, type 1 diabetes, etc.
- If you have infection or dehydration.
- If you are undergoing surgery or stress.
- If you are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach ache
- Trembling of hands and feet
Precautions and Warnings of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You suffer from problems with the liver or kidneys.
- You have uncontrolled diabetes.
- You have some infections.
- You have a planned surgery.
- You suffer from heart problem like irregular heartbeat, heart failure.
- You develop symptoms of lactic acidosis like vomiting, stomach pain, muscle cramps, fatigue, difficulty breathing.
- You notice symptoms like dehydration, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever.
- You have an irregular diet, habit of excessive alcohol intake, intense muscular movement.
- Galvus Met Tablet is not recommended for patients below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- It must be taken as directed by the doctor.
- Swallow as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It must be taken with or after having the meal. It would be best if you take it at the same time every day for optimal results.
- Avoid consuming it more than prescribed by the doctor.
Interactions of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines affect the way Galvus Met Tablet works or this Tablet itself reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the doctor regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- If you are using other antidiabetic medicines, anti-hypertensive or heart medicine, painkillers, medicine for respiratory problems, etc.
Storage and disposal of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Dosage of Galvus Met 50/850mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of Galvus Met Tablet?
Q: How to take Galvus Met Tablet?
Q: What diet I must follow?
- A diet must be high in fibre, low in fat with adequate protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
- Maintain the meal timings and try to have 2-3 healthy snacks between meals like soups and salads.
- Diet must include boiled, steamed or baked food.
- Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil), less use of ghee and butter.
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water.
- Take fruit or low-calorie high fibre biscuits while travelling.
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References
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- Eucreas 50 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2023 [cited 01 March 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2023 [cited 01 March 2022]
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