Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR belongs to a class of medicines called anti-diabetic drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced is unable to perform its function in the body (insulin resistance).

Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic drugs, namely: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride works by stimulating beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Thus, insulin helps to remove sugar from the blood. Metformin works by reducing the sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin, which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

Take Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, headache or metallic taste. Most of these side effects of Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR as it may harm the unborn baby. Avoid alcohol consumption with Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR. Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR.

Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR contains Glimepiride and Metformin used to treat type 2 diabetes. Glimepiride stimulates cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, which helps remove sugar from the blood. Metformin reduces sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin, which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Metallic taste

If you are allergic to Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR as it may harm the unborn baby. Avoid alcohol consumption with Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR. Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Gemprime M 0.5mg/500mg Tablet SR. Beware of symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination, etc. Whenever you experience any of these symptoms, immediately consume 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits, or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar, and also consult your doctor. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially during long travels.

• Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.

• Maintain healthy body weight as obesity is also related to the onset of diabetes.

• Maintain a low-fat and low-sugar diet. Replace carbohydrates-containing foods with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables as carbohydrates turn to sugars leading to high blood sugar.

• Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.