Jardiamet 5 mg/850 mg™

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JARDIAMET is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults and children aged 10 years and above with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both empagliflozin and metformin is appropriate (see Sections 4.2 Dose and method of administration and 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties - Clinical trials).,Empagliflozin is indicated in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties - Clinical trials).,To prevent cardiovascular deaths, empagliflozin should be used in conjunction with other measures to reduce cardiovascular risk in line with the current standard of care.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, film coated
• Oral
• Yellowish white, oval, biconvex film-coated tablets. One side is debossed with BI company symbol and "S5", the other side is debossed with "850".

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 14
• 60

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: empagliflozin + 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.

Source: AHT

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