Sitagliptin/Metformin 50/1000 (Maple) TM
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Active ingredients: sitagliptin + metformin
Pack: Sitagliptin/Metformin 50/1000 (Maple) tablet, 56, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN MAPLE 50/1000 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg and metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN MAPLE (sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate and metformin hydrochloride) is 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 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
- Oval-shaped, brown colour biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with S477 on one side and plain on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- 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
- Blister pack of 56 pack
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.
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
