4 brands with this salt and strength at Caspian Pharmacy, 4 in stock as of 24 Oct 2026. Prices range from ₹20.58 to ₹25.01 per tablet.
About Metformin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. It reduces the sugar made by the liver and helps the body use insulin better. It is also used in prediabetes and in PCOS when the doctor advises.
How to take it
Take it with food or just after a meal, to reduce stomach upset. Extended-release (SR, XR) tablets are swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed. The doctor usually starts with a low dose and increases it slowly.
Common side effects
- Loose stools, gas, nausea or a metallic taste in the first few weeks. These usually settle.
- Low vitamin B12 after long use, which can cause tingling in the feet.
Call your doctor if
- Severe vomiting, diarrhoea or you cannot eat or drink.
- Unusual muscle pain, fast breathing, or feeling very weak and cold.
- Before a CT scan with contrast dye or a surgery. The doctor may pause it for a short time.
Take care
Avoid heavy alcohol. Tell the doctor about any kidney or liver disease.
From our clinic: On its own, metformin rarely causes low sugar. Ask for a vitamin B12 test once a year if you have taken it for many years.
About Dapagliflozin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes by passing extra sugar out in the urine. It also protects the heart and kidneys, and is used in heart failure and chronic kidney disease even without diabetes.
How to take it
Take it once a day in the morning, with or without food. Drink enough water.
Common side effects
- Passing more urine.
- Itching or fungal infection around the private parts. Keeping the area clean and dry helps.
- Urine infection.
Call your doctor if
- Nausea, vomiting, belly pain or fast breathing, even if sugar is not very high. Get a ketone test the same day.
- Pain, redness or swelling in the area between the legs.
- Before a surgery, or if you are very unwell and not eating. The doctor will usually stop it for a few days.
Take care
Avoid very low-carbohydrate (keto) diets and heavy alcohol while on it.
From our clinic: Wash the private area with plain water after passing urine. Pause it on sick days when you cannot eat or drink.
About Sitagliptin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. It helps the body release insulin after meals and lowers the sugar the liver makes.
How to take it
Take it once a day, with or without food, at the same time each day. The dose is lower if the kidneys are weak.
Common side effects
- Usually well tolerated. Some people get a cold-like stuffy nose or headache.
Call your doctor if
- Severe stomach pain that goes to the back, with vomiting. This can rarely be pancreatitis.
- Large blisters on the skin.
- New joint pains that do not settle.
Take care
Tell the doctor about any past pancreatitis or kidney disease.
From our clinic: On its own, it does not usually cause low sugar. It is often combined with metformin in one tablet.
General information for patients, not a substitute for your doctor's advice. Your dose and plan may differ.
Same salt and strength does not always mean the same release type or inactive ingredients. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before switching brands. Prices are MRP.