Glyciphage G2 Tablet (10 Tab)

Medicine Information

About Glyciphage G 2 mg Tablet:

Glyciphage G 2 mg tablet is a combination of two anti-diabetic medications, used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Each uncoated bilayer Glyciphage G 2 mg tablet contains: Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (in prolonged release form), Glimepiride 2 mg, Excipients Q.S.

Glimepiride, an anti-diabetic sulphonylurea, reduces blood glucose by stimulating the insulin release from pancreatic ß-cells and decreases glucose output from the liver. It also increases insulin sensitivity at peripheral target sites.

Metformin is a biguanide antihyperglycaemic agent which improves glucose tolerance by lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. It decreases hepatic glucose production, delays intestinal glucose absorption, and improves insulin sensitivity by enhancing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.

Use of Glyciphage G 2 mg Tablet:

Glyciphage G 2 mg tablet is prescribed for the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus.

Usage Direction of Glyciphage G 2 mg Tablet:

• Glyciphage G 2 mg tablet should be taken orally.
• Glyciphage G 2 mg tablet is taken whole with help of water.
• Do not crush, chew or break the tablet.
• Do not skip or stop the tablet without physician’s advice.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed quantity.

Precautions & Related Information of Glyciphage G 2 mg Tablet:

• If allergic to this tablet inform the physician immediately.
• If find any other complication inform the physician immediately.
• Consult with physician during pregnancy & lactation.
• Keep out of reach of children.