SANTIA MET 50/500 TAB – Generic for JANUMET 50/500 | ISTAMET 50/500 | JANUVELL MET 50/500 | LUPISIT M 50/500 | ZITAMET 50/500 | SITACIP M 50/500 | SITANAT M 50/500 | GLURA M 50/500 (Sitagliptin 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
✓ GENERIC ALTERNATIVE FOR BRANDED DIABETES COMBINATION MEDICINE

🔄 REPLACES THESE BRANDED MEDICINES:

* JANUMET 50/500
* ISTAMET 50/500
* JANUVELL MET 50/500
* LUPISIT M 50/500
* ZITAMET 50/500
* SITACIP M 50/500
* SITANAT M 50/500
* GLURA M 50/500

💊 PRODUCT DETAILS:

* Active Ingredient: Sitagliptin 50 mg + Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg
* Fixed-dose combination of a DPP-4 inhibitor (Sitagliptin) and a biguanide (Metformin) for improved blood glucose control.
* Same quality, safety and efficacy standards as the branded alternatives.

🎯 PROVIDES RELIEF FROM:

* Elevated blood sugar levels in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
* Poor glycaemic control when diet, exercise and single‐drug therapy are insufficient.
* Combined mechanism: Sitagliptin increases insulin release and lowers glucagon; Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity.
* Helps control both fasting and post‐meal blood glucose and lowers risk of diabetic complications when used alongside lifestyle measures.

✅ WHY CHOOSE GENERIC MEDICINES?
Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients as branded versions and meet the same quality standards. The only difference is the price – you get the same therapeutic effect at a fraction of the cost.

🚚 FREE DELIVERY on orders above ₹300

⚕ About BVP Generics:
We are an initiative by Bharat Vikas Parishad Charitable Trust, committed to making quality healthcare affordable for everyone through generic medicines.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Is SANTIA MET 50/500 TAB as effective as the branded version?
A: Yes – it uses the same active ingredient combination (Sitagliptin 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg) as the referenced branded medicines and is designed to deliver equivalent therapeutic benefit.

Q: Can I use this for type 1 diabetes or without a prescription?
A: No – this medicine is intended for adults with **type 2 diabetes mellitus** only, and must be used under a doctor’s prescription.

Q: What should I tell my doctor before starting this medicine?
A: Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, heart disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking other medicines that affect blood sugar, kidneys or liver.

Q: What are some common side-effects to watch for?
A: Common side-effects may include gastrointestinal upset (nausea, diarrhoea), mild hypoglycaemia (especially when used with other antidiabetics), rare risk of lactic acidosis in impaired renal function, and potential for vitamin B12 deficiency with long-term Metformin.

Q: If my blood sugar becomes normal, can I stop this medicine?
A: No – you should continue as prescribed and maintain your diet, exercise and regular monitoring. Stopping abruptly may lead to loss of control of blood sugar levels.

⚠ DISCLAIMER:
This medicine should be taken as per doctor’s advice. Read the label carefully before use. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable for patients with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or severe kidney/liver dysfunction; may cause hypoglycaemia or lactic acidosis — monitoring of blood glucose and renal/liver tests recommended.