


FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET
Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 14 Sep 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)
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Product introduction
It is best to take FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET along with food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Nausea, taste change, diarrhea, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Fibmet Tablet
Benefits of Fibmet Tablet
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET helps control diabetes along with high cholesterol. It contains anti-diabetic medicines that help to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Additionally, it also contains Atorvastatin, a medicine that works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis). Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.
Managing blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Fibmet Tablet
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Muscle pain
How to use Fibmet Tablet
How Fibmet Tablet works
Quick tips
- FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is prescribed for the treatment of diabetes in patients with high cholesterol levels.
- Take FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET just after a meal or with a snack to avoid stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. This is because FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medication.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or by delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
- If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, you should let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney
Use of FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
- PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar)
- Lipid Profile
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
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- KFT (Kidney Function Test)
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