10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10
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Quick fact
10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 is a prescription tablet combining metformin and teneligliptin to help control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Uses
What is 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 & Important Details
This medicine combines two diabetes medicines and is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- It is a tablet supplied in a pack of 10.
- Its ingredients are metformin and teneligliptin.
How does 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 work (mechanism of action)?
The two medicines work in different ways to help lower blood glucose.
- Metformin reduces the amount of sugar released by the liver.
- Metformin also helps the body respond better to insulin.
Specialized or Off-Label Uses of 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10
No off-label use is established in the available information.
Conditions That 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 Will Not Treat
This medicine is used for type 2 diabetes; the available information does not establish it as a treatment for other conditions.
Benefits
What are the benefits of taking 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10
Lowering blood glucose is an important part of managing diabetes.
- Controlling blood glucose can lower the risk of kidney damage, eye damage and nerve problems.
- Proper diabetes control can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Side Effects
What are the most common side effects of 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
Listed common side effects include:
- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
- Decreased calcium level in the blood, constipation and joint pain.
Speak with your doctor if side effects persist or worry you.
What are the serious side effects of 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious condition that may occur with this medicine.
- Seek urgent help for deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea or vomiting, or stomach pain.
- Other warning symptoms include unusual tiredness, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, severe weakness or feeling unusually cold.
- Severe stomach pain that spreads to the back also needs urgent medical attention.
Get urgent medical help if these symptoms occur.
Severe Allergic Reactions of 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
Specific symptoms of an allergic reaction are not established in the available information.
- The available information does not list allergy warning symptoms.
If you suspect a severe reaction, seek emergency medical care.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Watch for side effects while taking this medicine.
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or an upset stomach.
- Headache, constipation, joint pain or decreased calcium level in the blood.
Ask your doctor how to recognise and manage low blood sugar.
10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 Dosage Guidelines
Overview
Follow the dose and duration your doctor advises. Do not change or stop treatment without medical advice.
Dose depends on your condition, blood sugar and other medicines.
Adults
A specific adult dose is not established in the available information. Follow the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Children
This medicine is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Ask a doctor about treatment suitability.
Older adults
Information on use in older adults is limited. Consult a doctor; a specific dose is not established here.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines.
- Kidney function and health conditions matter.
Dosage Adjustments for Kidney, Liver, or Other Health Problems
Your doctor checks whether this tablet suits you.
- Normal kidney function: A specific dose is not established.
- Reduced kidney function: Caution; dose adjustment may be needed.
- Severe kidney impairment: Avoid use with severe kidney impairment.
- Dialysis: Use in dialysis is not established.
- Liver disease: Liver disease may require dose adjustment.
- Other important conditions: Report heart or pancreatic problems, heavy drinking, severe dehydration or serious infection.
Your doctor may monitor kidney function.
How Often and How Long to Take 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
Take the medicine regularly at the same time each day, following the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
- Do not stop unless your doctor recommends it.
- The available information does not establish a specific treatment duration.
How should I take 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
Taking 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 With or Without Food
Take the tablet with or after food. Taking it with meals may help reduce an upset stomach.
How to Take Specific Forms (Tablets, Chewables, Liquid Suspension)
Tablets: Swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Take it with or after food.
Overdose/Missed Dose
What should I do if I accidentally use too much 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
An overdose can cause dangerously low blood sugar or lactic acidosis. Seek emergency medical care if you have taken too much.
What should I do if I miss a dose of 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember with food. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule. Do not take two doses together.
Interactions
Does 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 interact with foods or drinks?
Avoid excessive alcohol intake because it may affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
Does 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 interact with other medicines (drug interactions)
Tell your doctor about medicines you take; some affect blood sugar.
- Insulin or sulfonylureas may cause low blood sugar.
- Diuretics and steroids can raise blood sugar.
- Beta-blockers may mask low-blood-sugar warning signs.
10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 and Blood Thinners
A specific interaction with blood thinners is not established in the available information. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take.
10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 and Birth Control (if applicable)
An interaction with birth control is not established in the available information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about your medicines.
Interactions with Supplements, Vitamins, and Herbal Products
Interactions with supplements, vitamins or herbal products are not established in the available information. Tell your doctor about anything you take.
Warnings & Precautions
Who should not use 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
Some people should not take this medicine or need medical advice before starting it.
- Do not take it if you have severe kidney impairment or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Do not take it if you are allergic to metformin, teneligliptin or another ingredient.
- Consult your doctor first if you have kidney, liver or heart disease, pancreatic problems, or drink a lot of alcohol.
What should I know about 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 before using it?
Before starting treatment, tell your doctor about your health conditions and all medicines you take.
- Mention kidney or liver problems, heart disease or pancreatic problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe dehydration or a serious infection.
Precautions for Pre-existing Conditions (Heart, Kidney, Liver)
Kidney disease: Tell your doctor about kidney problems. Kidney function may be checked, and the dose may need adjustment; do not take it with severe kidney impairment.
Liver disease: Tell your doctor about liver problems before starting; a dose adjustment may be needed.
Heart disease: Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or heart failure; use caution with heart problems.
Alcohol: Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10?
Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
- Alcohol may affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
- Tell your doctor if you drink a lot of alcohol.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor before taking this medicine during pregnancy; use only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breastfeeding: The available information advises against use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.
Children: Not recommended for children below 18 years of age.
Older adults: Information on use in elders is limited; consult a doctor.
Safe Usage & Best Practices
Why You Must Complete the Full Prescription
Take the medicine regularly as prescribed, and do not stop unless your doctor recommends it.
Consequences of Skipping Doses or Sharing Medication
Take this medicine as prescribed and do not share it with others.
- Take it regularly at the same time each day.
- If you miss a dose, follow the missed-dose instructions; never take two doses together.
Can 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 cause nausea?
Yes. Nausea is listed as a common side effect of this medicine.
- Other listed effects include vomiting, diarrhoea and upset stomach.
What should you do if you feel better before finishing the medication?
Do not stop taking the medicine just because you feel better; stop only if your doctor recommends it.
- Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Ask your doctor if you have concerns about continuing treatment.
Storage Details
Store the tablets at controlled room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C.
- Keep them in the original blister packaging until use.
- The blister packaging helps protect the tablets from moisture and direct light.
Common brand names – 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 available in India, USA, UK, Canada
- India: Sold as 10 Li M 500 Sr Tablet 10 by Indian online pharmacies such as Tata 1mg and Apollo Pharmacy. Other brand names are not established in the available information.
- USA: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
- UK: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
- Canada: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
Frequently asked questions
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1. What is this medicine used for?
Ans: Treats type 2 diabetes.
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2. Can it be taken with other diabetes medicines?
Ans: It may be used with them; tell your doctor.
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3. Should I take it with food?
Ans: Take with or after food.
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4. What if I miss a dose?
Ans: Take when remembered with food; skip if the next dose is near. Do not double.
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5. Can children take this medicine?
Ans: Not recommended below 18 years.
