Sitagliptin/Metformin 50/500 (Sun) TM
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Active ingredients: sitagliptin + metformin, sitagliptin, metformin
Pack: Sitagliptin/Metformin 50/500 (Sun) tablet, 56, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN 50/500 SUN sitagliptin (as fumarate)/metformin hydrochloride 50 mg/500 mg tablet bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN SUN (sitagliptin fumarate and metformin hydrochloride) are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both sitagliptin and metformin is appropriate. [see section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES, Clinical trials and 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION].
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Light pink to pink, capsule shaped film-coated tablets debossed with "SC5" on one side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 56s pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 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 sitagliptin + 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.
For the active ingredient 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
