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Vildagliptin/Metformin 50/500 (APX) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: vildagliptin + metformin, metformin, vildagliptin

Pack: Vildagliptin/Metformin 50/500 (APX) tablet, 60, blister pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: APX-VILDAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN 50/500 vildagliptin 50 mg/metformin hydrochloride 500 mg film-coated tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM):,APX-VILDAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in patients whose diabetes is not adequately controlled on metformin hydrochloride alone or who are already treated with the combination of vildagliptin and metformin hydrochloride, as separate tablets. Treatment should not be initiated with this fixed-dose combination.,APX-VILDAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN is indicated in combination with a sulfonylurea (i.e. triple combination therapy) as an adjunct to diet and exercise in patients inadequately controlled with metformin and a sulfonylurea.,APX-VILDAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN is indicated as add-on to insulin as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in patients when stable dose of insulin and metformin alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Light yellow, ovaloid film-coated tablet with bevelled edge, plain surface on both sides.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Store in Original Container
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

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

  • 60 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient vildagliptin + 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.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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