Product introduction
P&M 15 mg/500 mg 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 utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.
P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, 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. Overdose may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Some people may develop common side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, taste changes, stomach pain, diarrhea, and edema (swelling). However, these are usually not bothersome. If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Side effects of P&M Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of P&M
- Diarrhea
- Edema (swelling)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Dizziness
- Urinary tract infection
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Sinus infection
How to use P&M Tablet
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. P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How P&M Tablet works
P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take P&M Tablet?
If you miss a dose of P&M 15 mg/500 mg 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.
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P&M 15 mg/500 mg Tablet
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Quick tips
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, or any abnormal swelling.
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Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
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