INTRODUCTION ABOUT DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET
DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET is a combination of Dapagliflozin and Metformin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetics. It is used to manage type-2 diabetes mellitus along with diet and exercise when diabetes cannot be controlled with other medicines. It is also used in combination with insulin or GLP-1 receptor agonist like liraglutide.
Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to understand your existing kidney condition. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET as it may increases the risk of lactic acidosis. DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with liver disease, moderate to severe kidney disease, recent heart attack or acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, septicaemia or severe infection, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoxemia or uncontrolled diabetes. Contact your doctor before taking the medicine.
DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET is generally not recommended for use in second and third trimester of pregnancy unless considered clearly necessary. DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking. DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and loss of appetite. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms worsen.
USES OF DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET
- Used to manage type-2 diabetes mellitus
HOW DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET WORKS
DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET helps to lowers blood glucose levels, where Dapagliflozin works by removing excess sugar from the body in the form of urine and Metformin works by inhibiting glucose production in the liver.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take this medicine as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine as whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DIFOZIN M FORTE TABLET
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting
- diarrhoea
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
- genital infection (irritation, itching, unusual discharge, or odour)
- runny nose, sore throat
- back pain
- discomfort when passing urine
- increased urination
