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Indication

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Adult Dose

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Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – 25 mg
Frequency: three times daily
Duration: Initially, then increase if necessary after 4-8 weeks to 50 mg three times daily and continue for 3 months
Note: Maximum dose: 100 mg three times daily. Hepatic Impairment: No adjustment necessary

Child Dose

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Age: Pediatric
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available

Renal Dose

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Condition: Mild-moderate renal impairment
Dose: No dosage adjustment
Note: No dosage adjustment required
Condition: Severe renal impairment
Dose: Not recommended
Note: Not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment
Administration
  • Take with first bite of each main meal
  • Must be taken with food
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Insulin
Concomitant use increases the risk of hypoglycaemia
Charcoal, Amylase, Pancreatin
May reduce glycaemic effects

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Chronic Intestinal Diseases
Can increase gas formation
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Can worsen metabolic state

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 25° C.

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