Jardiamet is used to treat type 2 diabetes and protect your kidneys and heart. It is a combination of 2 medicines, empagliflozin and metformin, in a single tablet. Read more about type 2 diabetes.
Jardiamet lowers your blood glucose and blood pressure by helping your kidneys get rid of glucose, salt and fluid when you pass urine (pee). Jardiamet has other benefits such as weight loss, helping your kidneys work better and lowering your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. It may also help you to live longer. Jardiamet is best used together with healthy eating and regular exercise.
Note: Empagliflozin on its own is called Jardiance. Read more about empagliflozin.
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Jardiamet
Also called empagliflozin + metformin
Key points about empagliflozin + metformin
- Jardiamet is used to treat type 2 diabetes.
- It is a combination of 2 medicines, empagliflozin and metformin, in a single tablet.
- Find out how to take it safely and possible side effects.

In Aotearoa New Zealand Jardiamet tablets are available in 4 strengths | |
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Check with your doctor or pharmacist which strength you are taking.
- The usual dose of Jardiamet is 1 tablet 2 times a day.
- Always take Jardiamet exactly as your doctor has told you.
- The pharmacy label on your medicine will tell you how much to take, how often to take it and any special instructions.
- Timing: Take Jardiamet 2 times a day – in the morning and the evening. Jardiamet is best taken with or just after food, or a meal, to lessen the chance of stomach upset.
- Drink enough water so you don't get thirsty: When you start taking Jardiamet, your may pee more but this gets better over a few weeks. Your doctor may advise how much you should drink, talk to your healthcare team about this if you are not sure.
- Avoid or limit alcohol while you are taking Jardiamet: It may affect your blood glucose control and increase your risk of side effects.
- Missed dose: If you forget your dose, take it as soon as you remember that day. But if it is nearly time for your next dose, just take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take double the dose.
- Don't run out of tablets: Jardiamet works best when taken every day. See your healthcare team every 3 months for a new prescription.
Video: How to take empagliflozin (Jardiance and Jardiamet)
(Healthify NZ and PHARMAC, 2022)
View descriptive transcript in English
Have a sick day planIf you are unwell, stop taking Jardiamet. Taking Jardiamet when you are unwell increases your risk of high ketones levels, which can cause a serious but rare side effect called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Only restart your Jardiamet when you are well AND eating and drinking normally. |
Tell your healthcare team before making any big changes to your dietIf you start eating less or go on a keto (low carbohydrate) diet or are fasting, this may increase your risk of diabetic ketoacidosis. |
Keep your genitals cleanBecause you will pee more and have more glucose in your urine, you have a higher risk of getting thrush or groin infections. |
Prepare before an operation or a procedureIf you are going to have an operation or a procedure such as a colonoscopy, ask your healthcare team when you should stop and restart your Jardiamet. You may need to stop your Jardiamet 2 or 3 days before the operation. |
Are you pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding?It is important to talk to your GP or nurse as soon as possible if you are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may need to change to another diabetes medicine. |
Tell your healthcare team if you are taking any other medicinesJardiamet may interact some medicines and herbal supplements, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting Jardiamet and before starting any new medicines. |
Like all medicines, Jardiamet can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
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Did you know that you can report a side effect to a medicine to CARM (Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring)? Report a side effect to a product.(external link) |
Jardiamet(external link) Medsafe Consumer Information, NZ
Jardiamet factsheet [PDF, 272 KB]Healthify NZ, 2021
- Empagliflozin + metformin hydrochloride(external link) NZ Formulary
- Reminder: Flozins and the risks of diabetic ketoacidosis and Fournier’s gangrene(external link) Medsafe, NZ, December 2022
- Spotlight on empagliflozin(external link) Medsafe, NZ, December 2020
- Periprocedural diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with SGLT2 inhibitor use(external link) NZSSD, January 2020
- SGLT2 inhibitors(external link) Type 2 Diabetes Management, NZSSD, 2021
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