Usual Adult Dose of Xigduo XR for Diabetes Type 2:
Individualize dose based on current treatment regimen:
Maintenance dose: Take orally once a day; titrate gradually based on effectiveness and tolerability
Maximum dose: Dapagliflozin 10 mg-metformin 2000 mg per day
Comments:
-Patients taking an evening dose of metformin XR should skip their last dose before starting this drug; take this drug once daily in the morning with food.
-When used in combination with insulin or insulin secretagogue, a lower dose of with insulin or insulin secretagogue may be considered to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia.
Use: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both Xigduo XR is appropriate.
 Detailed Xigduo XR dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine (with food) as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. You may have severely low blood sugar (extreme weakness, nausea, tremors, sweating, confusion, trouble speaking, fast heartbeats, or seizure).
