Empagliflozin
Also known as: Jardiance
What it's for
Empagliflozin lowers blood sugar by removing sugar through your urine. It reduces the risk of heart problems and kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Comes as: Tablets
How to take it
- Adults: Usually 10mg or 25mg once a day in the morning.
- Take at the same time each day.
- You can take it with or without food.
- Stay well hydrated.
Doses here are typical. Always follow the instructions from your prescriber or on the packet — they come first.
Common side effects
- Thrush (genital yeast infections)
- Urinary tract infections
- Needing to pass urine more often
- Increased thirst
The leaflet inside the packet lists all known side effects.
Important safety points
- Maintain good genital hygiene
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Can rarely cause diabetic ketoacidosis
- Tell your doctor before surgery - you may need to stop temporarily
Get medical help urgently if…
- You have nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, unusual tiredness (possible ketoacidosis)
- You have severe symptoms of a urinary or genital infection
- You are very dehydrated and passing little urine
- You have difficulty breathing
Call NHS 111 for urgent advice, or 999 if someone is seriously unwell.
Before you act on anything here
This page is general information, written to help you understand — it is not personal medical advice and it cannot tell you what is right for you. Talk to your own GP, pharmacist or nurse about your own health.
- Need help now but it's not an emergency? Call NHS 111 or use 111.nhs.uk.
- Emergency? Call 999 or go to A&E.