Emfiq M 5 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 9th, 2025

Emfiq M 5 Tablet is a product of Origin Healthcare

Composition: Empagliflozin (5mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Emfiq M 5 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Emfiq M 5 Tablet

Description:

Emfiq M 5 Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.

Emfiq M 5 Tablet should be taken with food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include taste changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, joint pain, urinary tract infection, and yeast infections. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Keeping good hygiene can help prevent this.

Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Uses:

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Directions For 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. Emfiq M 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Emfiq M

Urinary tract infection
Genital fungal infection
Nausea
Vomiting
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Flatulence
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Joint pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Emfiq M 5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Emfiq M 5 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Emfiq M 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Emfiq M 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Emfiq M 5 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.

Liver

CAUTION

Emfiq M 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Emfiq M 5 Tablet used for?

Emfiq M 5 Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. Along with a proper diet and regular exercise, it helps improve blood sugar control in adults. It works by enhancing the body’s ability to use insulin effectively, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.

Who should not take Emfiq M 5 Tablet?

People should not take Emfiq M 5 Tablet if they have severe kidney failure (eGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73 m²), during diabetic pre-coma, with active ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis, in severe liver disease, in acute conditions that reduce oxygen to tissues (such as decompensated heart failure or shock), or with a known allergy to either ingredient present in it.

What serious side effects of Emfiq M 5 Tablet need urgent care?

Perceivek emergency help if you experience serious side effects of Emfiq M 5 Tablet, such as signs of lactic acidosis (trouble breathing, stomach pain, severe weakness, confusion, vomiting), or diabetic ketoacidosis (nausea, vomiting, belly pain, deep breathing, unusual fatigue, fruity breath).

Can Emfiq M 5 Tablet affect the kidneys or fluid balance?

Affirmative, empagliflozin medicine present in Emfiq M 5 Tablet increases urination and can lead to dehydration and low blood pressure, especially in older adults or with diuretics. Kidney function should be checked before starting and periodically during treatment, and more often if kidney function is at risk.

Are there infection risks to watch for during Emfiq M 5 Tablet?

Affirmative, urinary tract infections (including kidney infection and sepsis) and genital infections can occur during Emfiq M 5 Tablet treatment. Highly rare cases of a serious genital area infection called Fournier’s gangrene need urgent surgery and antibiotics. Perceivek care for pain, swelling, redness in the genital/perineal area with fever or feeling unwell.

Can Emfiq M 5 Tablet cause low blood sugar?

Emfiq M 5 Tablet alone has a low risk of hypoglycaemia, but the risk increases when used with insulin or sulfonylureas. A dose reduction of insulin or sulfonylurea may be needed to lower the risk of low blood sugar.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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