• If you are allergic to Teneligliptin or Metformin or any of the ingredient of Olymprix M Tablet
• If you have type 1 diabetes
• If you are in a state of diabetic coma due to a sudden rise or drop in blood sugar level
• If you have a severe infection
• If you have undergone surgery or stress

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea, gas
• Loss of appetite
• Tiredness
• Sore throat
• Low blood sugar level
• Skin rash, itching

Other General Warnings

• You have a liver or heart problem like irregular heartbeat, heart failure.
• You have an irregular diet, habit of excessive alcohol intake, intense muscular movement.
• You ever had any surgery on your stomach.
• You are using insulin secretagogue like sulfonylurea because it can cause a drop in blood sugar level.

Overdose

• In the case of overdose, lactic acidosis may occur (symptoms include stomach discomfort, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, fast or shallow breathing, muscle pain or cramps, sleepiness, tiredness, weakness).
• You must seek immediate emergency medical care if you suspect an overdose with Olymprix M Tablet.

Missed a Dose

Interactions with other medicines

• You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction.
• Olymprix M Tablet should be used with cautious along with medicine that enhance your blood sugar lowering effect like Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Propranolol and medicines that reduce your blood sugar lowering effect like steroids, etc.
• Medicines used to treat inflammation and pain (NSAID’s) like ibuprofen and celecoxib should be used with caution.
• Medicines like verapamil (used to treat blood pressure and other heart problems), rifampicin (antibiotic), Olaparib (used in cancer treatment) when used concomitantly may reduce the effects of this medicine.
• Medicines used to treat inflammation associated with asthma and arthritis (corticosteroids) like betamethasone, prednisone should be cautiously used along with this medicine.
• Medicines like cimetidine, dolutegravir, ranolazine, may change the amount of metformin in your blood when taken concomitantly.
• Simultaneous use along with medicines used to treat high blood pressure like enalapril, captopril, candesartan, losartan may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (symptoms stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea).

  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  What food items should I include in my diet?

  • A diet should be high in fibre, low in fat with adequate protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
  • Maintain regular meal timings and try to have 2-3 healthy snacks between meals like soups and salads.
  • Diet should include boiled, steamed, or baked food.
  • Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil), very less use of ghee and butter.
  • Drink at least 8-10 glass of water daily.
  • Carry fruit or low-calorie high fibre biscuits while travelling.

  What should I avoid doing, being a diabetic patient?

  • Do not shop when you are hungry. You could be tempted to buy oil and fried food.
  • Avoid overeating.
  • Avoid maida, white bread, potato, noodles, corn flakes, poori, biryani, naan, fried rice, etc.
  • Stop having daals with ghee, deep-fried pulses.
  • Avoid creams soups, carrot juice, deep-fried vegetables, vegetable curries with excess oil.