Childo-M 1000 Tablet
Childo-M 1000 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage and blindness, and may also reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Childo-M 1000 Tablet
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Childo-M 1000 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage and blindness, and may also reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Childo-M 1000 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage and blindness, and may also reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Childo-M 1000 Tablet can be prescribed alone or together with other diabetes medications. All diabetes medicines work best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit, and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It controls your blood sugar levels and helps prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include nausea, headache, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is also a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it.
This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease; problems with your pancreas; or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines can affect this one, so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure Childo-M 1000 Tablet is safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol, as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.
03Uses
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
04How To Use
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. Childo-M 1000 Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Childo-M 1000 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: metformin and vildagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines, and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and post-meal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Childo-M Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Childo-M 1000 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Childo-M 1000 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
08Side Effects
Trembling
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Upper respiratory tract infection
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Childo-M 1000 Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Childo-M 1000 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Childo-M 1000 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm 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:CAUTION
Childo-M 1000 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Childo-M 1000 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:UNSAFE
Childo-M 1000 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Take it in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar.
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, as Childo-M 1000 Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
References
Sources and references
Vildagliptin/metformin hydrochloride [EMC SmPC]. Nuremberg, Germany: Novartis Pharma GmbH; 2018. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Metformin hydrochloride [FDA Label]. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; 2008. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Vildagliptin/Metformin (Vilact-M) [Product Monograph]. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Panacea Biotec Limited; 2019. [Accessed 20 Oct. 2021] (online) Available from: View
Vildagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Barcelona, Spain: Accord Healthcare S.L.U.; 2022. [Accessed 27 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from: View
