Jentin met XR tablets 50 / 1000 mg

About Jentin met XR tablets 50 / 1000 mg

Jentin met XR tablets 50 / 1000 mg Uses

• Control of blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• Combines two blood sugar lowering actions in one tablet
• Used when a single diabetes medicine is not enough
• Supports diet and exercise in diabetes management

Drug Class

• Antidiabetic combination
• DPL-4 inhibitor plus biguanide

What Experts Say

This tablet pairs two complementary diabetes medicines. Metformin lowers the sugar made by the liver and helps the body use insulin better, while sitagliptin boosts natural hormones that increase insulin after meals and reduce excess glucose.

The extended release form of metformin releases the drug slowly, which often means fewer stomach side effects and once daily dosing. Combining both drugs in one tablet also makes treatment simpler and easier to follow.

Doctors monitor kidney function and blood sugar during treatment and advise patients to keep up healthy eating and activity. Because this combination rarely causes low blood sugar on its own, patients should still recognise its signs if other diabetes medicines are added.

Jentin met XR tablets 50 / 1000 mg formula

• Sitagliptin 50mg
• Metformin Hydrochloride 1000mg (Extended Release)

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Jentin met XR tablets 50 / 1000 mg?

• Take once daily with the evening meal, or as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or chew the extended release tablet.
• Take with food to reduce stomach upset.
• Continue diet, exercise and regular blood sugar checks.

Drug Interactions

This combination interacts with medicines that affect blood sugar or kidney handling.

• Contrast dyes for scans: Metformin is paused around iodinated contrast to protect the kidneys.
• Diuretics and steroids: Can raise blood sugar and affect control.
• Alcohol: Increases the risk of lactic acidosis and low blood sugar.
• Other diabetes medicines: May increase the risk of low blood sugar.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney function: Kidney function must be checked; not used in significant kidney impairment.
• Lactic acidosis: Rare but serious with metformin; seek help for severe weakness or breathing difficulty.
• Dehydration and illness: Pause during severe vomiting, diarrhea or before contrast scans as advised.
• Low blood sugar: Risk rises when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas.
• Pancreatitis: Report severe, persistent abdominal pain.

Jentin met XR tablets 50 / 1000 mg Side Effects

• Nausea or stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Metallic taste
• Low vitamin B12 with long use

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.