VILDAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN PENSA 50 mg/1000 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

2. What you need to know before you take Vildagliptin/Metformin Pensa

Do not takeVildagliptin/Metformin Pensa

• if you are allergic to vildagliptin, metformin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). If you think you may be allergic to any of these ingredients, consult your doctor before taking vildagliptin/metformin.
• if you have uncontrolled diabetes with, for example, severe hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid weight loss, lactic acidosis (see "Risk of lactic acidosis" below) or ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a disorder in which substances called "ketone bodies" accumulate in the blood, which can lead to a pre-diabetic coma. Symptoms include stomach pain, rapid and deep breathing, drowsiness, or an unusual fruity odor of the breath.
• if you have recently had a heart attack or if you have heart failure or severe circulatory problems or breathing difficulties that may be a sign of heart problems.
• if you have a severe reduction in kidney function.
• if you have a severe infection or severe dehydration (massive loss of body water).
• if you are going to have a contrast radiology (a specific type of diagnostic test with X-rays and an injectable contrast medium). For more information, see the "Warnings and precautions" section.
• if you have liver problems.
• if you drink excessive alcohol (daily or only occasionally).
• if you are breastfeeding (see also "Pregnancy and breastfeeding").

Warnings and precautions

Risk of lactic acidosis

Vildagliptin/metformin may cause a very rare but very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, especially if your kidneys do not work properly. The risk of developing lactic acidosis is also increased with uncontrolled diabetes, severe infections, prolonged fasting, or alcohol consumption, dehydration (see more information below), liver problems, and any medical disorder in which a part of the body has a reduced oxygen supply (such as acute and severe heart disease).

If any of the above applies to you, consult your doctor for further instructions.

Consult your doctor promptly to advise you on how to proceed if:

• You know you have a genetic disease that affects the mitochondria (the energy-producing components within cells), such as MELAS syndrome (mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, myopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes) or maternally inherited diabetes and deafness (MIDD).
• You experience any of the following symptoms after starting treatment with metformin: convulsions, cognitive impairment, difficulty with body movements, symptoms indicative of nerve damage (e.g., pain or numbness), migraine, and hearing loss.

Stop takingVildagliptin/Metformin Pensafor a short period if you have a disorder that may be associated with dehydration(significant loss of body fluids), such as severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever, heat exposure, or if you drink less fluid than usual. Consult your doctor for further instructions.

Stop takingVildagliptin/Metformin Pensaand contact a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately if you experience any of the symptoms that lactic acidosis produces, as this disorder can lead to a coma.

The symptoms of lactic acidosis include:

• vomiting
• stomach pain (abdominal pain)
• muscle cramps
• general feeling of discomfort, with intense fatigue
• difficulty breathing
• reduction in body temperature and heart rate

Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency and should be treated in a hospital.

Vildagliptin/metformin is not a substitute for insulin. Therefore, you should not take vildagliptin/metformin for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take vildagliptin/metformin if you have or have had a pancreatic disease.

Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take vildagliptin/metformin if you are taking a diabetic medicine known as a sulfonylurea. Your doctor may want to reduce your sulfonylurea dose when taken in combination with vildagliptin/metformin to avoid low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

If you have previously taken vildagliptin but had to stop taking it due to liver disease, you should not take this medicine.

Skin lesions are common complications of diabetes. Follow your doctor's or nurse's recommendations for skin and foot care. Pay special attention to the appearance of blisters or ulcers while taking vildagliptin/metformin. If this occurs, you should consult your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo major surgery, you should stop taking vildagliptin/metformin during the procedure and for a period after it. Your doctor will decide when you should stop taking vildagliptin/metformin and when you can restart it.

Liver function tests should be performed before starting treatment with vildagliptin/metformin, at intervals of three months during the first year, and periodically thereafter. This is done to detect any signs of increased liver enzymes (transaminases) as soon as possible.

During treatment with vildagliptin/metformin, your doctor will check your kidney function at least once a year or more frequently if you are an elderly person and/or if your renal function is deteriorating.

Your doctor will periodically check your blood and urine sugar levels.

Children and adolescents

The administration of vildagliptin/metformin is not recommended in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Other medicines and Vildagliptin/Metformin Pensa

If you need to be given an injection of a contrast medium containing iodine into your bloodstream, for example, in the context of an X-ray or scan, you should stop taking vildagliptin/metformin before the injection or at the time of the injection. Your doctor will decide when you should stop taking vildagliptin/metformin and when you can restart it.

Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. You may need more frequent blood glucose and kidney function tests, or your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Vildagliptin/Metformin. It is especially important to mention the following:

• corticosteroids, usually used to treat inflammation
• beta-2 agonists, usually used to treat respiratory disorders
• other medicines used to treat diabetes
• medicines that increase urine production (diuretics)
• medicines used to treat pain and inflammation (NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors, such as ibuprofen and celecoxib)
• certain medicines used to treat high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists)
• ertain medicines that affect the thyroid
• ertain medicines that affect the nervous system
• ertain medicines used to treat angina (e.g., ranolazine)
• ertain medicines used to treat HIV infection (e.g., dolutegravir)
• ertain medicines used to treat a specific type of thyroid cancer (medullary thyroid cancer) (e.g., vandetanib)
• ertain medicines used to treat stomach acid and peptic ulcers (e.g., cimetidine)

Taking Vildagliptin/Metformin Pensawith alcohol

Avoid excessive alcohol consumption while taking vildagliptin/metformin, as this may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (see "Warnings and precautions" section).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will inform you about the potential risks of taking vildagliptin/metformin during pregnancy.

Do not take vildagliptin/metformin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (see also "Do not take Vildagliptin/Metformin").

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

If you feel dizzy while taking vildagliptin/metformin, do not drive or operate tools or machines.

Vildagliptin/Metformin Pensacontains lactose and sodium

This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult them before taking this medicine.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet; this is essentially "sodium-free".

3. How to take Vildagliptin/Metformin Pensa

The dose of vildagliptin/metformin that you should take varies depending on your condition. Your doctor will tell you exactly what dose of vildagliptin/metformin you should take.

Follow your doctor's instructions for taking this medicine exactly. If you are in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

The recommended dose is one 50 mg/850 mg or 50 mg/1,000 mg film-coated tablet twice a day.

If you have reduced kidney function, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose. Your doctor may also prescribe a lower dose if you are taking a diabetes medicine known as a sulfonylurea.

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine alone or in combination with certain medicines that lower your blood sugar levels.

When and how to takeVildagliptin/Metformin Pensa

• Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
• Take one tablet in the morning and the other in the evening with meals or after meals. Taking the tablet after meals will reduce the risk of digestive discomfort.

Follow your doctor's dietary advice. In particular, if you follow a weight control diet for diabetics, continue with the diet while taking vildagliptin/metformin.

The score line on the tablet is not for breaking the tablet.

If you take moreVildagliptin/Metforminthan you should Pensa

If you have taken too many tablets of this medicine or if someone else has taken your tablets, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately. You may need medical attention. If you have to visit a doctor or go to the nearest hospital, take the pack and this leaflet with you.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, telephone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to takeVildagliptin/Metformin Pensa

If you forget to take a tablet, take it with your next meal, unless it is already time for your usual dose. Do not take a double dose (two tablets at the same time) to make up for missed doses.

If you stop takingVildagliptin/Metformin Pensa

Continue taking this medicine while your doctor prescribes it for you to continue controlling your blood sugar. Do not stop taking vildagliptin/metformin unless your doctor tells you to. If you have any doubts about the duration of treatment, consult your doctor.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

You should stop takingvildagliptin/metforminand go to your doctor immediatelyif you experience any of the following side effects:

• Lactic acidosis(very rare: may affect up to 1 user in 10,000):

Vildagliptin/metformin may cause a very rare but very serious side effect called lactic acidosis (see "Warnings and precautions" section). If this happens to you, stop takingvildagliptin/metforminand contact a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately, as lactic acidosis can lead to a coma.

• Angioedema (rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): symptoms that include swollen face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, sudden appearance of rash or hives, which may be indicative of a reaction called "angioedema".
• Liver disease (hepatitis) (uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people): symptoms that include yellowing of the skin and eyes, nausea, loss of appetite, or dark urine, which may be indicative of liver disease (hepatitis).
• Pancreatitis (uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people): symptoms that include severe and persistent abdominal pain (stomach area), which may radiate to the back, as well as nausea and vomiting.

Other side effects

Some patients have experienced the following side effects while taking vildagliptin/metformin:

• Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): sore throat, nasal congestion, fever, itchy rash, excessive sweating, joint pain, dizziness, headache, uncontrolled tremor, constipation, nausea (discomfort), vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, acidity, stomach pain, and abdominal pain.
• Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): fatigue, weakness, metallic taste, low blood sugar, loss of appetite, swollen hands, ankles, or feet (edema), chills, pancreatitis, muscle pain.

• Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): signs of high lactic acid levels in the blood (known as lactic acidosis) such as drowsiness or dizziness, severe nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat or rapid breathing, skin redness, itching; decreased vitamin B12 levels (pallor, fatigue, mental symptoms such as confusion or memory changes).

Since the marketing of this product, the following side effects have also been reported:

• Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data): localized skin peeling or blisters, inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis) that can cause skin rashes or flat, red, and round spots under the skin surface or bruises.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is possible side effects that are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for human use medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Vildagliptina/Metformina pensa

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging and blister after "CAD". The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.

This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Place the packaging and medicines you no longer need in the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and additional information

Composition of Vildagliptina/Metformina pensa

• The active ingredients are vildagliptina and metformina hydrochloride.
• Each film-coated tablet of Vildagliptina/Metformina 50 mg/1000 mg contains 50 mg of vildagliptina and 1,000 mg of metformina hydrochloride (corresponding to 779.86 mg of metformina).
• The other ingredients are: hydroxypropylcellulose, lactose (see section 2), microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose, stearic acid sodium and coating material ready for use (hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol, talc, yellow iron oxide (E 172)).

Appearance of the product and package contents

Vildagliptina/Metformina pensa 50 mg/1,000 mg: Film-coated oval, oblong tablet, dark yellow in color, with a notch between "V" and "B" and a notch on the other side. Tablet dimensions: 21.1 ± 0.5 mm.

It is presented in packages containing 10 or 60 film-coated tablets in Alu/OPA-Alu-PVC blisters.

Only some pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder

Towa Pharmaceutical, S.A.

C/ de Sant Martí, 75-97

08107 Martorelles (Barcelona)

Spain

Manufacturer

SAG MANUFACTURING, S.L.U.

Ctra. N-I, Km 36

28750 San Agustin de Guadalix, Madrid

Spain

or

GALENICUM HEALTH, S.L.U.

Sant Gabriel, 50,

08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona

Spain

This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area under the following names:

Spain: Vildagliptina/Metformina pensa 50 mg/1,000 mg film-coated tablets EFG

Portugal: Metformina +Vildagliptina toLife

Italy: Vildagliptin e Metformina Pensa

Date of the last revision of thisleaflet:February 2025

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)