✅ Product Benefits

1. Dual-mechanism glycemic control – Sitagliptin boosts GLP‑1 levels to stimulate insulin and suppress glucagon; metformin reduces hepatic glucose output and improves insulin sensitivity .

2. Convenient fixed-dose therapy – Two tablets daily with meals simplify adherence and maintain steady control 

3. Reduced GI side effects – Gradual metformin dose escalation and meal-time intake help minimize gastrointestinal intolerance .

4. Once-daily extended-release option available – Siglimet XR offers a single evening dose for patients needing simpler regimens .

5. Well-established safety profile – Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory infections; serious risks like lactic acidosis are rare and tied to renal impairment  

6. Flexible dosing up to maximum limits – Total daily dose may reach 100 mg sitagliptin and 2000 mg metformin based on efficacy and tolerability .

7. Affordable & widely available – Priced around ৳16 per tablet (strip of 5 at ৳80 – ৳96), stocked nationwide