Product introduction
Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet is nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it’s important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose, such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Uses of Dibeta GB Tablet
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits of Dibeta GB Tablet
In Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a long-term condition where the body cannot effectively regulate blood sugar levels. Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet is used to control high blood sugar by increasing insulin release and reducing glucose production in the liver. This helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, lowers the risk of complications, and supports better day-to-day energy and health in people with diabetes.
Side effects of Dibeta GB Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dibeta GB
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Flatulence
- Rash
How to use Dibeta GB Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Dibeta GB Tablet works
Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take Dibeta GB Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dibeta GB 5mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 11 g |
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