Effects of this medicine

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

• If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
  If you have: ketosis, diabetic coma or precoma, infection or injury.
  If you are in the pre-/post-operative period.

• 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>>

• In general, for adults, take 20 mg of tofogliflozin once a day, before or after breakfast. Strictly follow the instructions.

• If you miss a dose, you should never take two doses at one time. Take the missed dose (one day's worth) as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, continue your regular dosing schedule.

• If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

• Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.

Precautions while taking this medicine

• Pay attention especially when you are engaged in dangerous activities such as working at heights and driving a car because development of hypoglycemia during such activities may lead to an accident. Carry a card stating that you are a diabetic patient. Carry sugar or glucose with you in preparation for hypoglycemia. If hypoglycemic symptoms occur while you are taking this medicine concomitantly with an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (acarbose, voglibose, etc.), take the glucose.
• This medicine may cause urinary-tract infection or genital infection. Pay attention and consult with your doctor in the event of onset.
• This medicine may cause polyuria or frequent urination, leading to decrease in body fluid volume and dehydration. Try to drink an adequate amount of fluid. Pay attention to excessive decrease in body weight, as body weight may decrease.

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine

• feeling of weakness, feeling of hunger, sweating [hypoglycemia]
• fever, abdominal pain [pyelonephritis]
• hyperventilation, conscious disorder, shivering fingers [dehydration]

Storage conditions and other information

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