Nesina Met 12.5 mg/1000 mg TM
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Active ingredients: alogliptin + metformin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NESINA MET 12.5/1000; 12.5 mg alogliptin (as benzoate) / 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablets with 12.5/1000 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 180 pack
- 196 pack
- 20 pack
- 200 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
