About Forcicor 10mg Tablets
SGLT2 inhibitor
Used for
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart failure
- Chronic kidney disease
Usual adult dose
Type 2 diabetes: 5–10 mg once daily. Heart failure or chronic kidney disease: 10 mg once daily.
Usual dose in children
Type 2 diabetes, ages 10 years and older: 5 mg once daily, increasing to 10 mg if needed.
Common side effects
- Genital yeast infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Increased urination
- Dizziness from dehydration or low blood pressure
Important warnings
- Can cause ketoacidosis, even with near-normal blood sugar
- Dehydration risk increases with diuretics or acute illness
- Rare serious genital infection can occur
- Withhold for at least three days before major surgery
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters, because of potential harm to developing kidneys.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding because of potential risk to the infant’s developing kidneys.
Interactions
- Insulin and sulfonylureas increase low blood sugar risk
- Diuretics increase dehydration and low blood pressure risk
- May lower lithium levels
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.