sulidapa Sm

Sulidapa SM Tablet is a combination of three medicines used to manage blood sugar levels in adults with Type 2 Diabetes. It is generally prescribed in cases where the single antidiabetic medicine is ineffective in lowering the high blood sugar level.

Do you know the latest statistics of diabetes in India?

India has the second largest number of people with diabetes in the world with the population of about 74.9 million diabetic patients. This number is expected to rise to 124.9 million by 2045.

How Sulidapa SM Tablet works?

Sulidapa SM Tablet contains a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Dapagliflozin, Metformin, and Sitagliptin.

• Dapagliflozin: Increases urinary glucose excretion, reducing blood glucose levels.
• Metformin: Reduces glucose absorption from food and decreases liver-produced glucose.
• Sitagliptin: Signals the liver to reduce sugar production when blood sugar levels are high.

Together they work effectively in optimizing the use of insulin, reducing the blood glucose level and thus treating diabetes.

How to take Sulidapa SM Tablet?

• Swallow the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it.
• Take the tablet before or after meals and try to maintain a consistent time daily.
• Ensure you don't exceed the amount prescribed.
• Follow the instructions of your doctor carefully to make sure you're using it correctly.

What are the side effects of Sulidapa SM Tablet?

Side effects of Dapagliflozin:

• increased urination
• sore throat
• leg or arm pain
• constipation
• pelvic or rectal pain

Side effects of Metformin:

• abdominal or stomach discomfort
• cough
• decreased appetite
• fast breathing
• fever or chills
• muscle pain

Side effects of Sitagliptin:

• shortness of breath
• blistering or peeling skin
• joint pain
• itching
• rash
• stuffed or runny nose

What are the precautions about Sulidapa SM Tablet?

• Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while on this medication.
• Before taking this medication, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
•  Inform your doctor of all the other medicines you are taking, and about the history of all the medical conditions you have had.
• It should be used cautiously in patients with kidney disease, liver disease or urinary tract infections.