Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet

Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that combines empagliflozin 12.5 mg and metformin 500 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor and biguanide drug classes and is used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet is not for treating type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It is usually used along with diet and exercise, and a doctor may choose it when one medicine alone is not enough.

How it works: Empagliflozin helps the kidneys remove extra glucose through the urine, while metformin lowers the amount of sugar the liver makes and helps the body use insulin better. Taken as an oral tablet, Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet works together in two different ways to help lower blood sugar over time.

Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet is a fixed-dose combination with a moderate empagliflozin dose and a standard metformin 500 mg dose, which can be useful for adults who need both medicines in one tablet. Because this is not a low-dose starter product, it is typically chosen after a clinician has assessed the person’s blood sugar goals, kidney function, and tolerability to metformin and empagliflozin. The tablet form is swallowed whole and is meant for steady daily use rather than quick, immediate blood sugar lowering.

• Improving blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes
• Used with diet and exercise
• May help reduce the need for separate diabetes tablets
• Can be part of combination diabetes treatment when one medicine is not enough

• Swallow Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time your doctor prescribes, often with meals to reduce stomach upset from metformin.
• Stay well hydrated, especially during hot weather, exercise, vomiting, diarrhea, or illness.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; skip it if it is almost time for the next dose.
• Monitor your blood sugar as directed, since this tablet can work differently depending on food intake, activity, and other diabetes medicines.

Each Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet provides empagliflozin 12.5 mg plus metformin 500 mg in one tablet. Many adults take it once or twice daily depending on their treatment plan, but the exact schedule and the maximum daily amount are decided by the prescriber based on blood sugar control and kidney function. Do not change the dose on your own, especially with this fixed-strength tablet.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Empagliflozin + Metformin may include:

• Urination more often
• Stomach upset or nausea
• Diarrhea
• Gas or bloating
• Headache
• Mild dehydration or thirst
• Genital yeast infection, which may be more likely with empagliflozin

• This is a prescription-strength diabetes tablet and should be used only after a clinician reviews your medical history and kidney function.
• Do not use it for type 1 diabetes or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Alcohol can raise the risk of metformin-related lactic acidosis, especially with heavy drinking or dehydration.
• You may become dehydrated more easily because empagliflozin increases urination; use extra caution during vomiting, diarrhea, or hot weather.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, frequent urinary infections, or a history of genital yeast infections.
• Check blood sugar regularly and know the signs of low blood sugar if you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea.
• If you are scheduled for surgery or major medical procedures, ask your prescriber whether this medicine should be held beforehand.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas can increase the risk of low blood sugar when used with Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet.
• Diuretics or water pills may increase dehydration and low blood pressure risk.
• Alcohol may increase the chance of serious metformin side effects.
• Contrast dye used for some imaging tests may require temporary stopping of metformin-containing medicines.
• Other medicines that affect kidney function can raise the risk of adverse effects.

Store Empayug-M 12.5/500 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.