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About Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet

Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet belongs to the group of anti-diabetic medicines used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus adjunct to diet and exercise. Type-2 diabetes mellitus is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes. It is a medical condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal due to insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both.
 
Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Remogliflozin etabonate and Metformin. Remogliflozin etabonate helps in removing excess sugar from the body via urine. Metformin works by reducing the sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Together, Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet helps control blood sugar levels.
 
You are advised to take Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as stomach upset, hypoglycaemia, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet as it might cause unpleasant side-effects. Limited information is available regarding the usage of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet in children, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Uses of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet

Type-2 diabetes mellitus

Directions for Use

Take Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with or after food. Swallow Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not break, chew or crush it.

Medicinal Benefits

Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet is a combination of two anti-diabetic drugs, namely: Remogliflozin etabonate and Metformin. Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet is used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus. Remogliflozin etabonate helps in removing excess sugar from the body via urine. Metformin works by reducing the sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Together, Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet helps control blood sugar levels.

Storage

Keep Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of infections.
  • Wear masks, gloves and other protective clothing.
  • Cover sneezes and coughs with a medical mask or tissue or your elbow.
  • Take vaccinations to enhance your immunity to specific diseases.
  • Clean your utensils, linen and surfaces regularly.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Changes in kidney function need immediate medical attention.
  • Always monitor your blood pressure and inform your healthcare team if there are any sudden changes.
  • Take medicines as prescribed and eat a balanced diet suggested by your dietician for healthy kidney function.
  • Physical activity and exercise must be included in your daily routine to have proper kidney functioning and to maintain a healthy weight.
  • Get enough sleep to reduce the stress levels that have a direct impact on your kidney functioning.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, diabetic ketoacidosis, skin problems, acute pancreatitis, low blood sugar levels, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet as it might cause unpleasant side-effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetforminMetrizamide
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MetforminIopanoic acid
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MetforminMetrizamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Metrizamide together can cause the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid ).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Metrizamide is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headaches, muscle cramps or pain, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIopanoic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopanoic acid with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Iopanoic acid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIodamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet and Iodamide can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Iodamide is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoglicic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioglicic acid with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Ioglicic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoversol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioversol with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Ioversol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIocetamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet and Iocetamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Iocetamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopromide with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Iopromide with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIoglycamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioglycamic acid with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Ioglycamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIopentol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopentol with Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet with Iopentol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include foods rich in healthy carbohydrates and fibre, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables.
  • Try eating food at regular intervals. Do not skip meals. Also, try not to overeat.
  • Follow a healthy diet and walk/exercise for at least 45 minutes.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
  • Rest properly, avoid stress by doing meditation or yoga.

Side Effects of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet

  • Stomach upset
  • Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

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FAQs

Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet contains Remogliflozin etabonate and Metformin. Remogliflozin etabonate helps in removing excess sugar from the body via urine. Metformin reduces sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Together, Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet helps control blood sugar levels.

Do not stop taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet .

Hypoglycaemia/low blood sugar levels could be the side effect of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet . Hypoglycaemia generally occurs when Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, without food or with alcohol. Consume sugary food such as candy or fruit juice if you experience hypoglycaemic symptoms such as dizziness, cold sweats, anxiety, or tremor. Regularly monitor blood glucose levels while taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet .

If you miss a dose, try to take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose instead. Avoid taking the double dose as it might cause unpleasant side effects or overdose.

Low fibre, high fat diet, sugary diet, obesity, smoking, stress, lack of exercise, age, genetic factors, and certain medical conditions are the common causes of diabetes.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • INSULIN GLARGINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood glucose levels while taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet .
  • Try not to skip any doses and take Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.
  • Always carry a sugary food such as candy or fruit juice and consume them if you experience hypoglycaemia.
  • Consult a doctor if you notice sores or signs of infections. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Type-2 diabetes mellitus: It is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It is a chronic or lifelong disease that keeps the body from utilizing insulin properly. Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes; hence it is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes symptoms include lack of energy, tiredness, frequent urination, excess thirst, dry mouth, blurry vision, constant hunger, weight loss, and itchy skin.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Limited information is available regarding the usage of Remo-Zen M 500 Tablet in children, so please consult a doctor.

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