What it is used for

NESINA is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (>= 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control, as add on to metformin, a sulphonylurea, a thiazolidinedione, insulin (with or without metformin), or in combination with metformin and a thiazolidinedione when dual therapy does not provide adequate glycaemic control.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in Original Container
• Lifetime is 36 Months.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Light pink, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets with TAK and ALG-6.25 printed on one side.

Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine is subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Phamaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient alogliptin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

NESINA is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (>= 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control, as add on to metformin, a sulphonylurea, a thiazolidinedione, insulin (with or without metformin), or in combination with metformin and a thiazolidinedione when dual therapy does not provide adequate glycaemic control.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in Original Container
• Lifetime is 48 Months.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Light red, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets with TAK and ALG-25 printed on one side.

Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine is subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Phamaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient alogliptin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.