Bemet-P 30mg/500mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Bewell Labs Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Pioglitazone (30mg) + Metformin (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI DIABETIC
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	764

FAQ

What if you forget to take Bemet-P Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Bemet-P 30mg/500mg, 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.

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg Tablet Reviews

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, 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. Overdose may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

Some people may develop common side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, taste changes, stomach pain, diarrhea, and edema (swelling). However, these are usually not bothersome. If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

How Bemet-P 30mg/500mg Tablet Works

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:.

How to Use Bemet-P 30mg/500mg 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. Bemet-P 30mg/500mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Bemet-P 30mg/500mg Tablet

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Bemet-P 30mg/500mg is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Uses of Bemet-P 30mg/500mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bemet-P 30mg/500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Bemet-P 30mg/500mg is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bemet-P 30mg/500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Bemet-P 30mg/500mg is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bemet-P 30mg/500mg.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Bemet-P 30mg/500mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, or any abnormal swelling.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.