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It is used to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
Each tablet contains the active substances vildagliptin and metformin hydrochloride.
Aliqual Duo is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adult patients. This type of diabetes is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It is prescribed when blood sugar levels cannot be adequately controlled through diet and exercise alone.
Aliqual Duo helps regulate blood sugar levels. Your doctor may prescribe vildagliptin/metformin alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medications if they are not effective enough on their own.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or when the insulin produced does not work effectively. It may also develop when the body produces too much glucagon.
Insulin and glucagon are hormones produced in the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood sugar, especially after meals, while glucagon triggers the liver to produce glucose, increasing blood sugar levels.
The dose of Aliqual Duo depends on your individual condition.
Always take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The usual recommended dose is one film-coated tablet of 50 mg/850 mg or 50 mg/1000 mg twice a day.
If you have impaired kidney function or are taking sulfonylureas, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose.
Your doctor may also prescribe this medicine alongside other antidiabetic medications.
When and how to take Aliqual Duo:
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
Take one tablet in the morning and one in the evening, with or after meals to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal irritation.
Continue following any dietary guidelines provided by your doctor, especially if you're on a diabetic diet.
The score line is not intended for breaking the tablet.
If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Do not use Aliqual Duo if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication during pregnancy or lactation.
If you feel dizzy while taking Aliqual Duo, do not drive or operate machinery.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the blister and carton after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
