Jardy Met Tablet 12.5mg/500mg

About Jardy Met Tablet 12.5mg/500mg

Jardy Met Tablet Uses

• Controls blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• Used alongside diet and exercise for glycemic control
• Helps lower cardiovascular death risk in diabetics with existing heart disease
• Supports slower progression of diabetes related kidney disease

Jardy Met Tablet 12.5mg/500mg formula

• Empagliflozin
• Metformin Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablets

How to use Jardy Met Tablet 12.5mg/500mg?

• Take each dose with a meal to reduce stomach upset
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Take doses about 12 hours apart at consistent times
• Do not skip meals while taking this tablet

Contraindications

• People diagnosed with severe kidney impairment should not take this tablet
• Contraindicated in diabetic ketoacidosis or other acute metabolic acidosis
• Should not be taken before or during procedures using iodinated contrast dye
• Not suitable for patients with severe liver impairment

Drug Interactions

• Diuretics: combined use can lead to low blood pressure and dehydration
• Insulin or sulfonylureas: combined use raises the risk of low blood sugar
• Contrast dye used in imaging scans: this tablet is usually paused around contrast procedures to avoid kidney injury

Risks and warnings

• Lactic acidosis: seek urgent care for unusual muscle pain, breathing difficulty or extreme tiredness
• Genital infections: empagliflozin raises the risk of yeast infections and urinary tract infections
• Dehydration: drink adequate fluids, especially in hot weather or during illness
• Euglycemic ketoacidosis: this can occur even with normal blood sugar, so report nausea or vomiting promptly

Jardy Met Tablet Side Effects

• Urinary tract infections
• Genital yeast infections
• Increased urination and thirst
• Upset stomach or metallic taste

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C away from heat and moisture
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children