Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/1000 mg Tablet

Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/1000 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that combines empagliflozin and metformin in one tablet. Each tablet contains 12.5 mg of empagliflozin and 1000 mg of metformin, and this pack contains 10 tablets per strip/box set. It belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor and biguanide drug classes and is used along with diet and exercise to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. In some patients, it may also be chosen to support broader cardiometabolic goals when a doctor decides this combination is appropriate.

How it works: Empagliflozin helps the kidneys remove extra sugar through the urine, which lowers blood glucose. Metformin lowers the amount of sugar the liver makes and helps the body use insulin better, and the tablet form combines both actions in one daily medicine when prescribed.

Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength combination than Jardiance Met 5 mg/500 mg Tablet and Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/500 mg Tablet because it delivers a larger metformin dose in each tablet. It is usually chosen for adults who have already been assessed by a doctor and need more glucose-lowering effect than the lower-strength tablets can provide. Because it contains 1000 mg of metformin per tablet, it may be better suited to patients who can tolerate a stronger metformin dose.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Used with diet and exercise
• May help lower A1C
• Combination therapy when one medicine is not enough
• For adults prescribed empagliflozin plus metformin

• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/1000 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed, usually with a meal to reduce stomach upset from metformin.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has prescribed once-daily use.
• Stay well hydrated, because empagliflozin can increase urination.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• This tablet is not used for sudden high blood sugar emergencies or for type 1 diabetes.

Each Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/1000 mg Tablet provides 12.5 mg empagliflozin plus 1000 mg metformin in one tablet, so the total daily amount depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes. It may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on your treatment plan, but the maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and should not be exceeded. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is intended only for patients whose doctor has specifically selected this dose.

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

Common side effects of Empagliflozin + Metformin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Gas or bloating
• Increased urination
• Genital yeast infection
• Dehydration or lightheadedness

• This is a higher-strength product with 1000 mg metformin per tablet, so stomach side effects may be more likely if the dose is increased too quickly.
• Do not use if you have severe kidney disease unless a doctor specifically tells you to.
• Limit alcohol, because heavy drinking can raise the risk of metformin-related lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, dehydration, or a history of genital or urinary infections.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy, weak, or low on energy.
• Stop and call your doctor before surgery, major illness, or fasting, because this medicine may need temporary adjustment.
• This medicine can cause low blood sugar when used with insulin or sulfonylureas, so monitor as directed.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can increase the risk of low blood sugar
• Diuretics, which can worsen dehydration and dizziness
• Alcohol, which can raise the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin
• Iodinated contrast dye used in some imaging tests
• Rifampin and some other medicines that may change empagliflozin or metformin effects

Store Jardiance Met 12.5 mg/1000 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original pack, away from moisture and heat.