SGLTD 10mg Tablet is a prescription anti-diabetic medicine containing Dapagliflozin 10mg. It is used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It belongs to the Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor class of medicines.
Dapagliflozin works by removing excess glucose from the body through urine, helping lower blood sugar levels. In appropriate patients, it is also used to reduce the risk of hospitalization due to heart failure and to support kidney health. Regular treatment, combined with lifestyle modifications, can help reduce the long-term complications of diabetes.
⭐ Key Benefits
- Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes effectively
- Lowers elevated blood glucose levels
- Supports heart health in eligible patients
- May help protect kidney function
- Convenient once-daily oral tablet
- Works alongside diet and exercise for better diabetes control
⚙️ How It Works
Dapagliflozin blocks the SGLT2 protein in the kidneys, preventing glucose from being reabsorbed into the bloodstream. Excess glucose is eliminated through urine, lowering blood sugar levels.
💊 Usage Instructions
- Take only as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water.
- Can be taken with or without food.
- Take it at the same time each day.
- Continue following your prescribed diet and exercise plan.
⚠️ Safety Information
- Prescription medicine – use only under medical supervision
- Stay well hydrated during treatment.
- Monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Common side effects include increased urination, urinary tract infection, genital fungal infection, nausea, and dehydration