Indications:
✅ Treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.
✅ Helps control blood sugar levels and improves insulin response.
✅ Used alongside a healthy diet and exercise.
Mechanism of Action:
? Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and enhances the body's insulin use, lowering blood sugar levels.
Dosage & Administration:
? Initial dose: 500 mg once daily with the evening meal.
? Can be increased weekly by 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg per day.
? If blood sugar control is insufficient, the dose may be split into two daily doses.
? Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Warnings & Precautions:
⚠️ Do not use if allergic to any ingredients.
⚠️ Not suitable for patients with severe kidney failure or diabetic ketoacidosis.
⚠️ Inform your doctor if you have:
- Kidney or liver disease.
- Symptoms like vomiting, stomach pain, muscle cramps, or difficulty breathing (signs of lactic acidosis).
- Other medications that may interact with Metformin, such as diuretics and blood pressure medicines.
Drug Interactions:
? Inform your doctor if you are taking diuretics, other diabetes medications, or corticosteroids.
Possible Side Effects:
? Stop use and seek medical attention if experiencing severe nausea, allergic reactions, or breathing difficulties.
Storage & Handling:
? Keep out of reach of children.
? Do not use after the expiration date.
? No special storage conditions required.
Active Ingredient:
? Metformin Hydrochloride (Available in 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg).