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Sulmet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes, Diabetes Type 2. Sulmet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Sulmet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Sulmet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Sulmet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Sulmet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sulmet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sulmet related warnings talks about Sulmet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sulmet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sulmet in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sulmet contraindications section.
Besides this, Sulmet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sulmet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sulmet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sulmet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Sulmet safe for pregnant women?
Sulmet has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Sulmet without medical advice.
Is the use of Sulmet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Sulmet may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Sulmet should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Sulmet on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Sulmet on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Sulmet on the Liver?
Sulmet can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Sulmet on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Sulmet on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Sulmet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sulmet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sulmet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sulmet.
Interaction between Food and Sulmet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Sulmet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sulmet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Sulmet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
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