Fonelia 20 Tablet
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Product introduction
Fonelia 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Fonelia 20 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may be used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. It should be used along with a proper diet and exercise for maximum effect. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Fonelia 20 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may be used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. It should be used along with a proper diet and exercise for maximum effect. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Fonelia Tablet
Benefits of Fonelia Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Fonelia 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It helps increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. This way it lowers the blood glucose levels in your body. It is usually taken once a day and has relatively few common side effects.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.
Side effects of Fonelia Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fonelia
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Increased body temperature
How to use Fonelia Tablet
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. Fonelia 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Fonelia Tablet works
Fonelia 20 Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fonelia 20 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fonelia 20 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fonelia 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fonelia 20 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fonelia 20 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fonelia 20 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Fonelia 20 Tablet is recommended.
However, no clinical evidence is established for its use in patients with severe kidney impairment.
However, no clinical evidence is established for its use in patients with severe kidney impairment.
What if you forget to take Fonelia Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fonelia 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Fonelia 20 Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Fonelia 20 Tablet affects you.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alpha amino acid amides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
DPP-4 inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Does Fonelia 20 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Fonelia 20 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Fonelia 20 Tablet.
Q. Is Fonelia 20 Tablet bad for your kidneys?
No, Fonelia 20 Tablet is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, you may need dose modification.
Q. Do I still have to manage my diet and exercise while on Fonelia 20 Tablet?
Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Fonelia 20 Tablet. In addition to medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels. You may consult a dietitian and follow a diet chart that suits you best. A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, thirty minutes of exercise such as a brisk walk is recommended.
Q. Can my blood sugar levels go too low on Fonelia 20 Tablet?
Yes, it is possible that your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Fonelia 20 Tablet. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or if you have taken an overdose of Fonelia 20 Tablet. If you experience a sudden fall in your sugar levels, inform your doctor. The doctor may suggest dose modification to prevent your blood sugar levels from decreasing significantly (hypoglycemia). Follow your doctor’s advice and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Q. How long do I need to take Fonelia 20 Tablet?
Fonelia 20 Tablet only helps to manage your blood sugar levels but does not cure your diabetes. Keep taking Fonelia 20 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. You may have to take it lifelong. It is important to keep your blood sugar levels under control as any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels may cause serious problems. Therefore, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.
Q. What will happen if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Fonelia 20 Tablet?
If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Fonelia 20 Tablet, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and immediate medical help may be required.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Fonelia 20 Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If in case you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses of Fonelia 20 Tablet at the same time.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Fonelia 20 Tablet?
Fonelia 20 Tablet is safe to use if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, in rare cases, some serious side effects can also be observed. In some people, Fonelia 20 Tablet may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) which could be severe and can even lead to death. If you experience severe and persistent pain in your stomach area (abdomen), stop the medication and immediately contact your doctor. Fonelia 20 Tablet can also cause heart failure. This means the heart is not able to pump blood well enough, therefore, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart problems before you start taking Fonelia 20 Tablet. In addition to that, problems related to kidneys should also be discussed with the doctor.
Q. Is Fonelia 20 Tablet safe to be taken for a long term?
Yes, it is safe to take Fonelia 20 Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years or even lifelong, has not shown any harmful effects. Keep taking Fonelia 20 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. Remember, Fonelia 20 Tablet only helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control but does not cure your diabetes.
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