Xigduo XR 10/500mg tablet contains the active ingredient Dapagliflozin + Metformin. It is an anti-diabetic drug. Dapagliflozin belongs to the group of medications called sodium-glucose co-transporters Metformin belongs to the class of medications called biguanides. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients aged 18 years and older. This combination of medicines is taken by mouth (orally). 

Xigduo XR 10/500mg tablet is always taken in combination with diet and exercise. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine with other anti-diabetic medications when your blood sugar is high and uncontrolled. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Dapagliflozin, Metformin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Do not take this tablet if you have ever had a diabetic coma, severely reduced kidney function, severe infection, or liver problems. Inform your doctor immediately if you have vomiting, stomach ache, muscle cramps, severe tiredness, difficulty in breathing, reduced body temperature, and heartbeat after taking this medicine.

Inform your physician if you get urinary tract infections because this medicine may cause UTI. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Your doctor will check for kidney function at least once every year or more frequently while you are taking this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, urinary tract infections, and headache.

To treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dapagliflozin reduces glucose reabsorption and lowers the renal threshold for glucose. It works by removing excess sugar from your body via your urine and lowering the sugar in your blood. Metformin primarily decreases hepatic glucose production and decreases intestinal absorption of glucose. It works mainly by inhibiting glucose production in the liver.

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Xigduo XR 10/500mg tablet based on the blood sugar and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time with food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.

Nausea, vomiting

Back pain

Urinary tract infection

Diarrhea

Stomach ache, loss of appetite

Dizziness

Rash

Decreased vitamin B12

Low blood sugar level

Unusual sleepiness or tiredness

Rapid weight loss

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Xigduo XR 10/500mg tablet and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Store at 20°C to 25°C

Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.

Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.

If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

To control your diabetes, you still need to keep to diet and exercise, even when you are taking this medicine. So it is important to keep following the advice about diet and exercise from your doctor. Avoid excessive alcohol while taking this medicine. If you take more tablets than you should, you may experience lactic acidosis. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include feeling or being very sick, vomiting, stomach ache, muscular cramps, severe tiredness, or difficulty breathing. If you face any of these symptoms, stop taking this medicine immediately and contact a doctor or the nearest hospital.