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Safety Advices
| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linatab 5. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Linatab 5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Linatab 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | CAUTION Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Linatab 5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linatab 5 is recommended. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Linatab 5 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Linatab 5 is recommended. |
Medical Overview
Introduction
Linatab 5 is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar leve... View More
Uses of Linatab 5
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Linatab 5
Common
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Cough
- Allergic reaction
How to use Linatab 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Linatab 5 may be taken wit... View More
How Linatab 5 works
Linatab 5 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood su... View More
