JanuaRin Duo Tablet 50/1000 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken in two doses daily with food, with dosage gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal side effects associated with metformin. 1. Patients not currently treated with metformin: This medication 50/500 mg is taken as 1 tablet twice daily, and may be increased to 50/1000 mg. 2. Patients currently receiving metformin treatment: The recommended starting dose of this medication is

This medication contains sitagliptin and metformin and is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. First of all, allergic reactions such as rash may occur while taking this medication; if any allergic symptoms or skin rash appear, stop taking it immediately and consult your physician. This medication may induce acute pancreatitis, so if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting following its use, inform your medical staff immediately. In addition, metformin ingredients can cause a serious metabolic disturbance known as lactic acidosis, so patients with impaired renal function or liver dysfunction should not use this medication and should undergo regular kidney function tests. This medication carries a risk of hypoglycemia; caution is advised in case of irregular meals, intense exercise, or concomitant use with other hypoglycemic agents. Particularly, it should not be administered to patients with reduced kidney function, dehydration, severe infections, heart failure, or unstable conditions such as acute myocardial infarction. Administration of this medication should be temporarily suspended before and after tests using iodinated contrast agents, and then resumed only after confirming normal kidney function. Pregnant or breastfeeding women and children and adolescents under 18 should avoid taking this medication. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney function, so dosage adjustment and regular monitoring of kidney function are necessary. It is recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication and to stop temporarily before and after surgery. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. During treatment, side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, headache, and upper respiratory infections may occur, and if symptoms are severe, consult your healthcare provider. Finally, if an overdose occurs, visit the hospital immediately for appropriate treatment, as this medication can be partially removed via hemodialysis.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute pancreatitis, acute renal failure, dyspnea, acute lactic acidosis, severe edema associated with increased blood pressure, severe and disabling joint pain, bullous pemphigoid

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• upper respiratory infections
• pharyngitis
• headache
• hypoglycemia
• constipation
• myalgia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, ideally at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]