Empagliflozin: how to take it safely
Jardiance
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and also helps protect the heart and kidneys.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow once a day with water.
- Drink enough water.
When to take it
Take it in the morning, at the same time each day.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Becoming dehydrated (vomiting, diarrhoea, hot weather without enough fluids).
- Skipping washing the genital area. Keep it clean and dry.
- Tell your doctor if you are ill and not eating or drinking, or before surgery.
Possible side effects
Passing more urine, genital thrush, urinary infection.
Get help if
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fast breathing or unusual tiredness, even with normal blood sugar: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.