GLIEMPAFLOZIN MET 5mg/ 1000mg

GLIEMPAFLOZIN MET is a combination antidiabetic tablet for adults with type 2 diabetes, used along with diet and exercise when treatment with both ingredients is appropriate.

• Empagliflozin belongs to the SGLT2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter 2) inhibitor class. It helps the kidneys remove excess glucose through urine.
• Metformin hydrochloride is a biguanide. It lowers the amount of glucose the liver produces and helps the body respond better to its own insulin.

Because the two medicines work through different mechanisms, together they can improve blood sugar control more than either one alone for many patients.

Product Information 

Why Is Empagliflozin Metformin Combination Important?

Type 2 diabetes is progressive. Over time, a single medicine often stops being enough, and uncontrolled blood sugar raises the risk of complications affecting the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. The combination matters for several reasons:

1. It targets two problems at once. Metformin addresses insulin resistance and excess liver glucose production. Empagliflozin works independently of insulin by removing glucose through the kidneys.
2. It reduces pill burden. One tablet instead of two can make daily treatment easier to remember, which supports consistency, a key factor in long-term control.
3. It is supported by clinical evidence. Empagliflozin has been studied in large outcome trials, and in adults with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease it has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular death. Metformin has decades of safety and effectiveness data and remains a foundation of type 2 diabetes care.
4. It suits Indian patients’ needs. Many Indian patients have type 2 diabetes alongside high blood pressure, obesity or kidney concerns, where doctors often favour medicines with benefits beyond glucose lowering.

Key Benefits

1. Better Blood Sugar Control: The dual mechanism helps lower fasting and post-meal glucose and HbA1c when used with a healthy lifestyle.

2. Low Risk of Hypoglycaemia on Its Own: Neither empagliflozin nor metformin typically causes low blood sugar when used alone. Risk rises if combined with insulin or sulfonylureas, so your doctor may adjust those doses.

3. Possible Modest Weight Reduction: Because empagliflozin removes calories as glucose in urine, many patients see a small reduction in body weight. Results vary.

4. Possible Blood Pressure Benefit: Empagliflozin’s mild diuretic effect may lead to a small drop in blood pressure.

5. Potential Cardiovascular and Kidney Support: Empagliflozin is recognised in international guidelines for patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease, heart failure or chronic kidney disease. Whether these apply to you depends on your individual health, which only your doctor can assess.

6. Convenience: A fixed-dose combination in a 10-tablet strip is easy to carry and track.

Who Should Take This Medicine?

Your doctor may prescribe it if:

• You are an adult with type 2 diabetes
• You are already taking empagliflozin and metformin separately and a combination is suitable
• Your blood sugar is not controlled with diet, exercise and one medicine alone

It is not meant for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How to Take GLIEMPAFLOZIN MET

• Take it exactly as prescribed. Do not change the dose on your own.
• It is usually taken with meals to reduce stomach upset from metformin.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush or chew it unless your doctor says so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one. Never double up.
• Drink adequate fluids unless your doctor has restricted them, as empagliflozin increases urination.
• Continue your diet, exercise and regular blood sugar and HbA1c monitoring.

Precautions: What to Know Before and While Taking It

Do Not Use If You Have

• Type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Severe kidney impairment or are on dialysis
• Known allergy to empagliflozin, metformin or any ingredient
• Metabolic acidosis, or a history of lactic acidosis
• Severe liver disease

Tell Your Doctor Before Starting If You

• Have kidney, liver or heart problems
• Have recurrent urinary tract or genital infections
• Drink alcohol regularly or heavily, which raises the risk of lactic acidosis
• Are dehydrated, have severe vomiting or diarrhoea, or are on a very low-calorie diet
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, as this medicine is generally not recommended
• Take insulin, sulfonylureas, diuretics, topiramate, cimetidine or any other medicine

Possible Side Effects

Not everyone experiences side effects. Many are mild and settle within a few weeks.

Common

• Increased urination
• Genital yeast infections (itching, discharge, redness)
• Urinary tract infection
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or stomach discomfort
• Loss of appetite or metallic taste
• Increased thirst
• Dizziness on standing

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I buy empagliflozin metformin online?
You can buy GLIEMPAFLOZIN MET 5mg/1000mg Tablet from CDSCO-licensed online pharmacies and the pharmacy partners listed on this page. Choose the 10-tablet strip, upload a valid prescription and complete your order. Avoid unverified sellers, social media shops and sites that sell prescription medicines without asking for a prescription.

2. What is the price of empagliflozin metformin?
The MRP is printed on the strip and on the product page, and it can vary by pack size, batch and seller. I don’t have a verified current price, so please check the live MRP and any discount on the product page or with your pharmacist before ordering. Don’t pay more than the MRP printed on the pack.

3. Can I order empagliflozin metformin online?
Yes, provided you have a valid prescription from a registered doctor. Licensed pharmacies will verify your prescription before dispatching the order. Many offer pan-India delivery, depending on your pin code.

4. Is empagliflozin metformin available from Steris Healthcare?
GLIEMPAFLOZIN MET 5mg/1000mg is marketed by Steris Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. and is sold through licensed pharmacies and distributors. Availability can vary by city and seller. If it is out of stock, ask your pharmacist or the seller to confirm availability. Don’t switch brands or strengths without your doctor’s advice.

5. What is empagliflozin metformin used for?
It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Empagliflozin helps the kidneys remove extra glucose through urine, and metformin reduces the glucose made by the liver and improves the body’s response to insulin. It is not meant for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

6. What is the composition of empagliflozin metformin?
Each GLIEMPAFLOZIN MET tablet contains:

• Empagliflozin 5mg (SGLT2 inhibitor)
• Metformin Hydrochloride 1000mg (biguanide)

The form is a tablet, supplied as a strip of 10 tablets.

7. Is a prescription required?
Yes. It is a prescription-only (Schedule H) medicine. It should be started, adjusted or stopped only under the supervision of a registered doctor, who will check your kidney function and overall health first.

8. How should empagliflozin metformin be taken?

• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes.
• Take it with meals to reduce stomach upset.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water. Don’t crush or chew it.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless the next dose is almost due. Never take a double dose.
• Stay well hydrated, as empagliflozin increases urination, unless your doctor has restricted fluids.
• Keep up your diet, exercise and regular blood sugar and HbA1c checks.

9. What should I know before buying empagliflozin metformin?

• Prescription: You need one from a registered doctor.
• Who should avoid it: People with type 1 diabetes, ketoacidosis, severe kidney or liver disease, or an allergy to either ingredient.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart problems, have recurrent urinary or genital infections, drink alcohol regularly, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take insulin, sulfonylureas, diuretics or other medicines.
• Possible side effects: Increased urination, genital yeast or urinary infections, nausea and diarrhoea. Rarely, serious problems like lactic acidosis or ketoacidosis can occur, and these need urgent medical care.
• Before surgery, fasting or contrast scans: Your doctor may ask you to pause the medicine temporarily.
• Check the pack: Look at the seal, batch number, expiry date and MRP when it arrives.

10. How can I order empagliflozin metformin online?

1. Search for GLIEMPAFLOZIN MET 5mg/1000mg (10 tablets) and add it to your cart.
2. Upload a valid prescription.
3. Enter your delivery address and pin code.
4. Pay online, or choose cash on delivery where available.
5. When it arrives, check the packaging, batch number and expiry date, and keep your invoice.