Forxiga
What it is used for
Monotherapy: FORXIGA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus for whom metformin is otherwise indicated but was not tolerated.,Initial combination: FORXIGA is indicated for use as initial combination therapy with metformin, as an adjunct to diet and exercise, to improve glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise have failed to provide adequate glycaemic control and there are poor prospects for response to metformin monotherapy (for example, high initial haemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] levels).,Add-on combination: FORXIGA is indicated in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control in combination with other anti-hyperglycaemic agents, when these together with diet and exercise, do not provide adequate glycaemic control (see section 5.1 Pharmacological properties Clinical trials and section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use for available data on different add-on combination therapies).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient dapagliflozin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Visual appearance
Yellow, biconvex, diamond, film coated tablets with ’10’ engraved on one side and ‘1428’ debossed on the other side.
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Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2020. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.