Dapacose-M 10 Forte Tablet ER

Description

Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Helps control high blood sugar
• Improves blood glucose control along with diet and exercise
• May be prescribed when Metformin alone does not provide adequate control

Key Benefits

• Helps lower blood glucose levels
• Dapagliflozin increases glucose removal through urine
• Metformin reduces glucose production by the liver
• Improves the body’s sensitivity to insulin
• Provides complementary blood-sugar-lowering action

How Dapacose-M 10 Forte Works

Dapagliflozin blocks SGLT2 in the kidneys, causing excess glucose to be removed from the body through urine.

Metformin reduces glucose production by the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, helping the body use glucose more effectively.

Together, these medicines provide better blood glucose control through two different mechanisms.

Dosage & How to Use

Take Dapacose-M 10 Forte Tablet ER exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release tablet.
• It is generally taken with food to reduce stomach-related side effects.
• Take it at approximately the same time each day.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake unless your doctor has advised fluid restriction.
• Continue your recommended diet and exercise.
• Do not change the dose without medical advice.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach discomfort
• Increased urination
• Genital fungal infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Thirst
• Dizziness

Rare but serious side effects include:

• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Lactic acidosis
• Severe dehydration
• Kidney problems
• Serious genital infections

Seek urgent medical attention for severe weakness, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, or unusual genital pain or swelling.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Heart failure
• Recurrent urinary or genital infections
• Severe dehydration
• A history of diabetic ketoacidosis
• Type 1 diabetes
• Heavy alcohol consumption

Dapagliflozin may need to be temporarily stopped during major surgery, prolonged fasting, or serious acute illness.

Metformin may also need to be temporarily stopped around certain contrast-dye procedures depending on kidney function and your doctor’s advice.

Drug Interactions

Dapacose-M 10 Forte may interact with:

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas and other diabetes medicines
• Diuretics
• Blood-pressure medicines
• Medicines affecting kidney function
• Alcohol
• Certain medicines affecting blood glucose

Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take.