MEVORIDE 3 TABLET

Composition

• Glimepiride 3 mg
• Metformin 500 mg
• Voglibose 0.3 mg

Uses

• Controls Type 2 diabetes
• Reduces fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels
• Helps reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications such as kidney damage, nerve damage, and eye disease when used regularly with diet and exercise.

How it works

• Glimepiride: Increases insulin release from the pancreas.
• Metformin: Decreases glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.
• Voglibose: Slows carbohydrate digestion, reducing the rise in blood sugar after meals.

How to take

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Usually taken with or just before meals.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush or chew.

Common side effects

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation or altered taste (in some people)

Important precautions

• Do not skip meals while taking this medicine.
• Avoid alcohol, as it increases the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis.
• Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or heart disease before starting this medicine.