Janumet
$80.61
Janumet lowers the blood glucose levels of people with type 2 diabetes by preventing the liver from producing glucose.
Dosage: 50 mg/850 mg
Package Size: 60 Tablets
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What is Janumet?
Janumet is an antidiabetic medication that comes in tablet form and is prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes.
It contains metformin and sitagliptin and is typically prescribed for individuals when metformin alone is ineffective in lowering blood glucose levels.
Your doctor may prescribe Janumet in combination with insulin to help control your blood sugar levels.
You can get a private prescription for Janumet online, following an online consultation with one of our doctors. To begin your order with Prescription Doctor, please complete our online medical form, which will be reviewed by one of our doctors.
We take your privacy very seriously, which is why we package all items in plain, tamper-proof packaging. If your order is approved before 3pm on weekdays, our pharmacy can dispatch your item the same day for next-day delivery.
How Does Janumet Work?
Janumet contains metformin, which prevents the liver from producing glucose; this results in less glucose being released into the bloodstream.
Sitagliptin then prompts the pancreas to produce more insulin, allowing more glucose to be absorbed properly from the blood into the cells where it is required.
Both of these actions decrease the amount of glucose in the blood to manage your diabetes.
Janumet should be taken in conjunction with a balanced diet and regular exercise to help lower your blood glucose levels.
How long does Janumet take to work?
While Janumet starts working within a few days to reduce your blood sugar levels, it can take a few weeks for them to stabilise.
It is essential to take Janumet every day to maintain your blood glucose levels within a healthy range. You may not notice a change in your symptoms while taking Janumet; however, it is important to keep taking it as prescribed.
How Do I Take Janumet?
Take Janumet twice a day with food – once in the morning and once in the evening. Ideally, you should take Janumet with your breakfast and dinner.
You should always take Janumet as prescribed by your doctor.
What should I do if I forget to take Janumet when I should?
If you forget to take your dose of Janumet, take it with your next meal, unless you are due to take a tablet; then take it as scheduled.
Do not take more than one tablet at a time to make up for a missed dose.
What should I do if I take too much Janumet?
If you take too much Janumet, seek the advice of a doctor or dial the NHS advice service on 111.
If you begin to experience symptoms of lactic acidosis, such as feeling cold or uncomfortable, nausea, vomiting, stomachache, unexplained weight loss, muscular cramps, or hyperventilation, go straight to your nearest hospital.
Janumet Side Effects and Cautions
Before you begin taking Janumet, read the patient information leaflet enclosed with your medicine.
You can read the patient information leaflet for Janumet online.
If, after reading the patient information leaflet, you have any doubts or concerns about the safety information, please speak to your doctor or a pharmacist.
Side effects
All medications carry the risk of side effects. While you might not experience any of them, it’s important to be aware of the risks associated with your medicine and to consult your doctor if you experience any of them.
Side effects of Janumet may include:
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Low blood sugar
- Nausea
- Stomach ache
- Vomiting
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. For further information on the safety of this medication, please refer to the patient information leaflet enclosed with your medicine.
Should you notice any side effects to Janumet, regardless of whether they are listed above or in the patient information leaflet, inform your doctor.
Inform our prescribers before taking Janumet if you:
- are or have you been alcohol dependent
- are taking a sulphonylurea, insulin, or any other medicine for diabetes
- have or have had gallstones
- have or have had high levels of triglycerides
- have or have had pancreatitis or other pancreatic disease
- have type 1 diabetes, sometimes called insulin-dependent diabetes
Allergic reaction
Do not take Janumet if you have experienced an allergic reaction to metformin, sitagliptin, or any of the other ingredients in Janumet.
If you experience the signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction to Janumet, stop taking the medicine and go straight to your nearest accident and emergency department. Take the packaging and any remaining medicine with you, so that doctors treating you know exactly what you took.
Signs of an allergic reaction include:
- Chest tightening
- Dry, red and cracked skin
- Itchy, red, watery eyes
- Raised, itchy, red rash (hives)
- Swelling of the lips, tongue, eyes or face
- Tummy pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
- Wheezing
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take Janumet if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
If you become pregnant while taking Janumet, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Do not take Janumet if you are breastfeeding.
Consult your doctor for additional guidance.
Other safety information
Always seek your doctor’s advice before you buy Janumet online.
If you experience the symptoms of lactic acidosis, stop taking Janumet and contact a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately.
Symptoms of lactic acidosis include:
- Breathing difficulties
- Fatigue
- Lethargy (feeling unwell)
- Muscle cramps
- Reduces body temperature
- Slowed heartbeat
- Stomach ache (abdominal pain)
- Vomiting
Do not take Janumet past the expiry date printed on the packaging. The date refers to the last day of that month – for example, “EXP: 03/20” means the 31st of March 2026.
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