Duopil HS 1/850 Tablet

Description

Product Description

Duopil HS 1/850 Tablet is designed for people with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not controlled by lifestyle changes alone. It contains a combination of glimepiride, which helps the pancreas release more insulin, and sustained-release metformin, which reduces the liver’s glucose production and improves the body’s response to insulin. The sustained-release form of metformin ensures a steady drug release, reducing side effects and improving tolerability.

Uses

• Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Helps maintain blood glucose levels when diet and exercise are not enough

Key Benefits

• Dual mechanism: increases insulin and decreases sugar production

• Long-acting control with SR metformin

• Helps control both fasting and post-meal blood sugar

• May reduce risk of long-term diabetes complications

How to Use

• Take once daily, or as prescribed by your doctor

• Swallow the tablet whole with water

• Best taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects

• Do not chew, break, or crush the tablet

How It Works

• Glimepiride: Stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, reducing blood sugar

• Metformin SR: Reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity

• The SR form allows gradual absorption, maintaining stable blood levels and reducing stomach discomfort

Side Effects

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) — signs: sweating, dizziness, shaking

• Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain

• Headache

• Weight gain

• Gastrointestinal discomfort

Precautions & Warnings

• Avoid skipping meals — risk of low blood sugar

• Monitor blood sugar regularly

• Avoid excessive alcohol — increases risk of hypoglycemia

• Not to be used in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis

• Use with caution in kidney or liver problems

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

• Do not stop the medicine suddenly — follow your doctor’s tapering plan

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place
Keep away from direct sunlight
Keep the medicine out of reach of children

FAQs

What is Duopil HS 1/850 Tablet?

It’s a medicine for type 2 diabetes that combines two drugs for better blood sugar control.

When should I take it?

Once a day, usually with food to avoid stomach discomfort.

What if I skip a dose?

If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one — do not double up.

Can it cause low blood sugar?

Yes, because of glimepiride. Signs include sweating, shaking, dizziness; always keep a fast-acting sugar source ready.

Can I drink alcohol while on this medicine?

It’s not recommended, as alcohol can worsen the risk of low blood sugar.