Stalix M 50+500 Tablet

Stalix M 50+500 Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains sitagliptin 50 mg and metformin 500 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor plus biguanide combination class and is used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Stalix M 50+500 Tablet is taken by mouth as a tablet, usually along with diet and exercise. It is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Sitagliptin helps the body release more insulin after meals and lowers the amount of sugar the liver makes. Metformin also lowers sugar production in the liver and helps the body use insulin better, and in Stalix M 50+500 Tablet both ingredients work together in one tablet.

Stalix M 50+500 Tablet is the lower-strength combination in this product line compared with Stalix M XR 100+500 Tablet, so it may suit patients who need the same metformin amount with a lower sitagliptin dose. Because it is an immediate-release tablet rather than an XR form, a doctor may choose it when they want standard-release dosing and easier stepwise adjustment. This strength is meant for people whose prescriber has already assessed their blood sugar needs and kidney function.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• Combination therapy when one medicine is not enough
• May help lower HbA1c over time

• Swallow Stalix M 50+500 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it with meals to reduce stomach upset from metformin.
• Take it at the same time each day for consistent blood sugar control.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your prescribed schedule exactly, since the number of tablets per day depends on your blood sugar and kidney function.
• Use home glucose checks and routine lab tests as directed by your clinician.

Each Stalix M 50+500 Tablet provides sitagliptin 50 mg plus metformin 500 mg. The exact frequency is determined by the doctor based on your current diabetes medicines, kidney function, and glucose readings; in many patients it is taken once or twice daily with food, but the total daily dose should not exceed the prescriber’s instructions. Do not increase the dose on your own, because this strength is part of a tailored combination treatment plan.

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

Common side effects of Sitagliptin + Metformin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Gas or bloating
• Headache
• Upper respiratory symptoms
• Low blood sugar if used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because metformin and sitagliptin doses may need adjustment or avoidance.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can raise the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis, heart failure, liver disease, or frequent dehydration.
• Blood sugar may drop more if Stalix M 50+500 Tablet is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
• You may need to stop this medicine temporarily before certain contrast imaging studies or surgery, as directed by your clinician.
• Do not use it for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects your blood sugar.

• Alcohol
• Insulin and sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
• Iodinated contrast dyes used in some imaging tests
• Cationic drugs that can raise metformin levels, such as cimetidine
• Other medicines that affect blood sugar, including corticosteroids or thiazide diuretics

Store Stalix M 50+500 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.