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Sitagliptin Phosphate Monohydrate

A once-daily tablet that helps keep blood sugar stable in type 2 diabetes.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • type 2 diabetes

Common side effects

  • headaches

Cautions

  • not used for type 1 diabetes
  • tell your doctor about pancreas or kidney problems
  • tell your doctor about gallstones or very high triglycerides

Interactions

  • insulin or other diabetes medicines — low blood sugar risk
  • ketoconazole or itraconazole (antifungals)
  • ritonavir (HIV medicine)
  • clarithromycin (antibiotic)
  • digoxin (heart medicine)

Pregnancy: not recommended — talk to your doctor

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/sitagliptin (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations4

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
SitaTablet ( Film coated )50mgState Trading Organization Plc. And ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
SitaTablet ( Film coated )100 mgState Trading Organization Plc. And ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Swizglipt 100Tablet ( Film coated )100mg ( USP )AMDC Pvt. LtdPOM
Swizglipt 50Tablet ( Film coated )50mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
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