Description

Galvus Met 50/850mg is a combination oral anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medication (POM)

Dosage

•  Adults: 1 tablet (50mg vildagliptin + 850mg metformin) twice daily, or as directed by your doctor.

Therapeutic Category

• Antidiabetic, Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor + Biguanide

Active Ingredients/Composition

•  Vildagliptin 50mg
•  Metformin hydrochloride 850mg

Variant

• Galvus Met 50/1000mg, Galvus 50mg (vildagliptin alone)

Consume Type

• Oral tablets

Directions/Usage

•  Swallow tablets whole with water.
•  Take with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

Common Side Effects

•  Diarrhea
•  Nausea
•  Vomiting
•  Abdominal pain
•  Headache
•  Allergic reactions (rare)

Package Type

• Pack of 30, 60, or 90 tablets

Storage Advice

• Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F).
•  Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources.
•  Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice

•  Use as directed.
•  If you have kidney disease, liver disease, or are taking other medications, consult your doctor before using Galvus Met.

Product Substitutes

•  Other combination antidiabetic medications (e.g., Janumet, Kombiglyze)
•  Other DPP-4 inhibitors (e.g., sitagliptin, saxagliptin)
•  Other biguanide medications (e.g., metformin alone)

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
•  Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical company

Country of Origin

•  Switzerland