Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet should be taken with food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.The most common side effects of this medicine include taste changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, joint pain, urinary tract infection, and yeast infections. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Chemical Class :: Amino Sugar
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class :: Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator

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Q. Does Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet actually work in joint pain?
The evidence on the effectiveness of Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.

Q. Can Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet cause liver damage?
In research studies, Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.

Q. Is Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
The effect of Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet on kidneys is not confirmatory. Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

Q. What are the precautions I should follow while taking Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet?
Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.

Q. Is it safe to take Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet while taking blood-thinning medication?
No, it is not safe to take Alto-Cartil 500mg Tablet while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

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