Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet

Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilization of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level. Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor, and don’t stop taking it without consulting them. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only a part of the treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet include urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat, and upper respiratory tract infection. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, a urinary tract infection, or you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this drug as this may increase the risk of some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

• Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Sitagliptin reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver by raising insulin levels and decreasing the levels of glucagon (the hormone that increases blood glucose level).

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Vaginal yeast infection
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Urinary tract infection
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Headache

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Dapaone S 5mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti diabetic