Adults
Initial Dose: Take one 50mg / 500mg tablet, twice daily
Maintenance Dose: Depending on blood sugar levels, the dose may be adjusted, often to a maximum of 100 mg Sitagliptin and 2000 mg Metformin per day.
You should continue the diet recommended by your doctor during treatment with this medicine and take care that your carbohydrate intake is equally distributed over the day.
This medicine alone is unlikely to cause abnormally low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). When this medicine is used with a Sulphonylurea medicine or with Insulin, low blood sugar can occur and your doctor may reduce the dose of your Sulphonylurea or Insulin.
The score line is not intended for breaking the tablet.
Use in Children
Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
How to take Sitagliptin/Metformin:
- Take one tablet twice daily by mouth.
- Take it with meals to reduce the risk of an upset stomach.
- Your doctor may adjust your dose for better blood sugar control.
- If you have reduced kidney function, a lower dose may be prescribed.