Janumet 50/500mg Tablet

• If you are allergic to sitagliptin, metformin or any other ingredients of Janumet tablet.
• If you have severe kidney or liver disease.
• If your diabetes is not under control and you also have high blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, loose motions, rapid loss of weight, pain in the stomach, breathing difficulty, sleepiness, etc.
• If you have dehydration or you have the presence of severe infection.
• If you have to go to do an x-ray or scan dye is injected in your blood before doing the x-ray or scan.
• If you have a recent history of a heart attack.
• If you are a heavy alcohol drinker.
• If you are a lactating mother.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Flatulence (gas)
• Low blood sugar

Other General Warnings

• You have a skin blister after taking this medicine.
• You have a fever, vomiting, loose motion, heat exposure, and less fluid intake.
• You have vomiting, pain in the stomach, breathing difficulty, tiredness, muscle cramps, decreased body temperature, and decreased heartbeat after taking this medicine.
• You have low blood sugar after taking other anti-diabetic medicines along with this medicine.
• You have type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• You are undergoing any surgery.
• Your doctor tells you that you have increased triglyceride levels in your blood and you have gallstones.

• Janumet tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It should be taken with meals.
• For optimal results, it would be best to take it at a fixed time and not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not stop taking Janumet 50mg/500mg tablet on your own without informing your doctor.

• Store Janumet tablets at a temperature not above 30°C in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Along with taking Janumet tablet, it is essential that you do certain lifestyle modifications like exercising for 30 minutes daily, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and drinking alcohol.
• It is also advised to have a balanced diet with adequate fruits and vegetables to control blood sugar levels effectively.
• Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels as directed by your doctor and report any changes.
• It is essential to take this tablet at the same time every day and not to skip doses. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time.
• Some individuals may experience headache, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and nausea/vomiting after taking the Janumet 50/500mg tablet. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
• Talk to your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease.
• Take Janumet with your meals for better digestion. Do not cut or break the tablets; swallow them whole. If you have trouble, talk to your doctor.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect how Janumet tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines simultaneously.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbs you are taking to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking other antidiabetic medicines.

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