Lincreta Tablet

Lincreta Tablet is an oral diabetes medicine containing linagliptin in each tablet, supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs by SCG Healthcare Private Limited. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class, which helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Lincreta Tablet is used along with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control, and it may be prescribed alone or with other diabetes medicines when a doctor thinks it is appropriate.

How it works: Linagliptin in Lincreta Tablet helps the body release more insulin when blood sugar is high and reduces the amount of sugar the liver makes. Because it is a swallowable tablet, it gives steady once-daily blood sugar support without needing to be taken with meals.

Lincreta Tablet is a standard tablet strength and is meant for patients whose doctor has chosen linagliptin therapy based on their blood sugar goals and overall treatment plan. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet fits typical once-daily linagliptin dosing rather than a higher- or lower-strength version.

• Type 2 diabetes
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise
• Add-on therapy with other diabetes medicines
• Helps lower fasting and after-meal glucose

• Swallow Lincreta Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day for best routine adherence.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because type 2 diabetes often has no symptoms.
• Follow your doctor’s blood sugar checks and lifestyle plan while using Lincreta Tablet.

Each Lincreta Tablet contains linagliptin as labeled in the strip/box of 10 packs. The usual linagliptin schedule is once daily, and the maximum is one dose per day unless your prescriber gives different instructions; your doctor decides the right dose based on your health, kidney function, and other diabetes medicines.

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

Common side effects of Linagliptin may include:

• Runny nose or sore throat
• Cough
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Mild stomach upset
• Low blood sugar is more likely if Lincreta Tablet is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Use Lincreta Tablet only for type 2 diabetes; it is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis.
• If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, your risk of low blood sugar may be higher and dose adjustments may be needed.
• Let your prescriber know about kidney or liver problems and all other medicines you use.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy, weak, or your blood sugar is low.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can make blood sugar harder to control.
• Seek advice before starting if you have had allergic reactions to diabetes medicines before.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glyburide
• Rifampin
• Other blood sugar-lowering medicines
• Alcohol in excess

Store Lincreta Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.