Product Details
Janumet 50/1000 mg Tablets Price In Pakistan
Janumet 50/1000 mg Tablets is a combination medicine containing sitagliptin 50 mg and metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg. It is used alongside diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with a single medicine is not sufficient.
Sitagliptin belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class, while metformin is a biguanide that helps reduce glucose production in the liver and improve the body's response to insulin. Together, these ingredients support better blood glucose management.
Benefits
- Helps improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Combines two complementary antidiabetic ingredients in one tablet.
- Sitagliptin helps regulate blood glucose by supporting the body's natural incretin system.
- Metformin helps reduce glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.
- Can be prescribed alongside a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
- May be used when metformin alone does not provide adequate blood sugar control.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Janumet |
| Active Ingredients | Sitagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride |
| Strength | 50 mg / 1000 mg |
| Sitagliptin Content | 50 mg |
| Metformin Content | 1000 mg |
| Dosage Form | Film-Coated Tablet |
| Route | Oral |
| Drug Class | DPP-4 Inhibitor + Biguanide |
| Main Use | Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| Prescription Status | Prescription Medicine |
| Manufacturer | Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) |
How To Use
- Take Janumet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- It is generally taken twice daily with meals to help reduce stomach-related side effects.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not split or crush it.
- The dose depends on your current diabetes treatment, blood glucose levels, kidney function, and how well you tolerate the medicine.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding diet, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.
- If you miss a dose, follow your doctor's instructions. Do not take an extra dose to make up for a missed one.
