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Alcohol intoxication is associated with an increased risk of lactic acidosis with the metformin component of Jentadueto (linagliptin + metformin), particularly during fasting, malnutrition or hepatic impairment, and concomitant alcohol use is not recommended.
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- Jentadueto 2.5 mg/850 mg and 2.5 mg/1,000 mg film-coated tabletsBoehringer Ingelheim Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 24Document updated
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