PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Active ingredient: Metformin hydrochloride 1 g (1000 mg)
• Drug class: Biguanide (oral antidiabetic agent)

Indication / Uses

Used for:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Lowering and controlling blood glucose levels
• Sometimes used in insulin resistance (e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome)

Direction of Use

• Usually taken once or twice daily (sometimes up to three times as prescribed)
• Take with or after meals to reduce stomach upset
• Swallow whole with water
• Take at the same time each day
• Do not skip doses

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste in mouth

Serious side effects (seek medical help):

• Lactic acidosis (rare but serious: weakness, fast breathing, confusion, severe fatigue)
• Severe dehydration or persistent vomiting

Warnings

• Risk of lactic acidosis increases in kidney, liver, or severe illness
• Kidney function should be monitored regularly
• May need to be stopped temporarily before contrast imaging tests
• Avoid excessive alcohol use

Interactions

May interact with:

• Alcohol (increases risk of lactic acidosis)
• Diuretics (water tablets)
• Corticosteroids
• Certain blood pressure medicines
• Iodinated contrast agents (for scans)

Caution

• Use cautiously in elderly patients
• Monitor blood sugar regularly
• Not suitable in severe kidney impairment
• Inform doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding

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