Glucovance 500/5mg Tab - 120's

Glucovance 500/5mg Tab - 120's

Category: Drug Info

Specifications
Details

  • Manufacturer: Merck Santé S.A.S., France

  • Registration in Malaysia: MAL20051297AZ

Content

Each tablet contains:

  • Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg (biguanide class)

  • Glibenclamide 5 mg (sulfonylurea class)

This fixed-dose combination helps control blood glucose by two complementary mechanisms: reducing liver glucose production and increasing insulin release.

Indications

  • Indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.

  • Especially useful when diet, exercise, and monotherapy with either metformin or glibenclamide do not result in adequate blood glucose control.

  • Used as second-line therapy.

Instructions for Use

  • Dosage: Usually 1 tablet once or twice daily, with dose adjustments based on individual response and tolerability.

  • Administration: Take with meals to minimize gastrointestinal side effects.

  • Monitoring: Regular monitoring of blood glucose and renal function is recommended.

  • Precautions: Not suitable for type 1 diabetes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or patients with kidney/liver impairment unless advised by a doctor.


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