CompositionGlyciphage G2 Tablet 10 is used to control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, together with diet and exercise, when a single medicine is not enough. It is a combination medicine containing glimepiride 2mg, a sulfonylurea, and metformin, a biguanide.
Glimepiride helps the pancreas release more insulin, while metformin lowers the sugar made by the liver and helps the body use insulin better. Take it with your first main meal of the day, as prescribed, and do not skip meals after taking it.
Eating regular, balanced meals, limiting sugary foods and drinks, staying active and keeping a healthy weight are essential. Carry a sugary snack in case of low blood sugar, and check your blood sugar as advised.
This medicine can cause low blood sugar, especially if you miss meals, drink alcohol or exercise more than usual; symptoms include shaking, sweating, hunger and confusion, and should be treated straight away with sugar or glucose. Before starting, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, heart failure, G6PD deficiency or drink alcohol heavily, and about other medicines you take. Your doctor may pause it before surgery or scans using contrast dye. Do not take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Seek urgent help for unusual muscle pain, fast breathing, stomach pain and extreme tiredness. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
