Remo M 100mg/1000mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Remogliflozin Etabonate (100mg) + Metformin (1000mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI DIABETIC
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	416

FAQ

What if you forget to take Remo-M Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Remo M 100mg/1000mg, 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.

Remo M 100mg/1000mg Tablet Reviews

Remo M 100mg/1000mg 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 levels.

Remo M 100mg/1000mg should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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 hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it. Other common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach upset, and stomach pain. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or bother you.

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 Remo M 100mg/1000mg Tablet Works

Remo M 100mg/1000mg is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines. Remogliflozin Etabonate is an anti-diabetic medication (sodium glucose-dependent renal transporter 2). It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine. Metformin is another anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. This is how it works to control the blood sugar level in the body and treat diabetes.

How to Use Remo M 100mg/1000mg 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. Remo M 100mg/1000mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Remo M 100mg/1000mg Tablet

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Remo M 100mg/1000mg is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. 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. This medicine will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Uses of Remo M 100mg/1000mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Remo M 100mg/1000mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Remo M 100mg/1000mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Remo M 100mg/1000mg 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Remo M 100mg/1000mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Remo M 100mg/1000mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

Liver ^UNSAFE

Remo M 100mg/1000mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Remo M 100mg/1000mg.

Quick Tips

It is important for you to take care of the skin on your lower limbs and to report any sores or signs of infection to your doctor.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Remo M 100mg/1000mg is prescribed to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
It is better to take it after a meal or a snack to prevent an upset stomach.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, cold sweats, tremor, and anxiety.

References

Remogliflozin and Metformin hydrochloride Tablets [Prescribing Information]. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2020.
Remogliflozin Etabonate and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets [Patient Information Sheet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2020.
American Diabetes Association. 9. Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2020. Diabetes Care. 2020;43(Suppl 1):S98-S110.
Nolte Kennedy MS. Pancreatic Hormones & Antidiabetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 727-772.
Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 864-886.