🔹 Product Introduction
Amaryl M 1/500 Mg Tablet is a combination oral anti-diabetic medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains Glimepiride, a sulfonylurea that stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, and Metformin, a biguanide that reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.
🔹 Uses
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Blood sugar control in adults when diet, exercise, and single therapy are not effective
- Helps reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications
🔹 Benefits
- Provides better glycemic control than single-drug therapy
- Reduces both fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels
- Improves body’s response to insulin
- Helps prevent complications like kidney damage, eye issues, nerve problems, and heart disease
🔹 Composition
Each tablet contains:
- Glimepiride 1 mg
- Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg
🔹 Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach discomfort
- Dizziness
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), especially if meal is missed
- Weight gain (due to Glimepiride)
- Seek medical attention if experiencing severe symptoms like persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, or signs of lactic acidosis (rare but serious).
🔹 Safety Advice
- Take with meals to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort
- Monitor blood sugar regularly
- Avoid alcohol as it increases the risk of lactic acidosis
- Not recommended for patients with severe kidney or liver issues
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
- Maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise routine for better results
- Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight
