Introduction: Forxiga 5 mg tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes. This reduces the chances of serious complications of diabetes and also helps prevent heart disease.

It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.

Dosage: The doctor will advise the dose and duration of the dosage form. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Side effects: The most common side effects include fungal infection of the vagina, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) and urinary tract infections.