Brand name: Nesina Met 12.5 mg/500 mg TM
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Active ingredients: alogliptin + metformin
What it is used for
NESINA MET is indicated to improve glycaemic control in adult patients (> or = 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycaemic control and treatment with both alogliptin and metformin is appropriate,,- when treatment with metformin alone does not provide adequate control; or - in combination with a thiazolidinedione or with insulin, when dual therapy does not provide adequate control.,NESINA MET can also be used to replace separate tablets of alogliptin and metformin in patients already being treated with this combination.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
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Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Pale yellow, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablet with 12.5/500 debossed on one side and 322M debossed on the other side


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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient alogliptin + metformin
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.
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