Effects of this medicine

Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist

• If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
  If you have ketosis, diabetic coma or precoma, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, renal disorder, or infections.
  If you are in a pre- or post-operative state. If you have any injury.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)

Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)

• Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is <<        to be written by a healthcare professional>>

• General dosage regimen: For adults, take 3 tablets (90mg of the active ingredient) at a time, 3 times daily, before each meal (within 10 minutes). If the effect is insufficient, the dosage may be increased up to 4 tablets (120mg) at a time while observing your clinical course. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.

• If you realize that you have missed a dose after starting a meal, skip the missed dose and take the usual dose before the next meal. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose. (It may cause hypoglycemic conditions).

• If you took too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist. If you have dizziness or light-headedness due to lowering of blood glucose (hypoglycemia), take something that contains glucose, such as sugar or juice, or glucose if you are concomitantly taking an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (acarbose or voglibose), before consulting with your doctor.

• Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.

Precautions while taking this medicine

• Share better understanding with your family about your diabetes mellitus.
• Take meals regularly and avoid excessive eating and drinking.
• The medicine may cause dizziness or light-headedness due to hypoglycemia. Pay close attention when you drive a car, work at heights, or operate dangerous machinery.
• Take something that contains glucose, such as sugar or juice, if you have dizziness or light-headedness due to hypoglycemia. Take glucose, if you are concomitantly taking an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (acarbose or voglibose).

Possible adverse effects of this medicine

• cold sweat, chills, palpitations [hypoglycemia]
• general malaise, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes [hepatic function disorder, jaundice]
• chest pain with feeling of pressure or tightness, anginal pain, cold sweat [myocardial infarction]

Storage conditions and other information

• Keep out of the reach of infants and children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
•  Discard the remainder. Do not store them.