Glycomet SR 1000mg Tablet 10'S
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 1000MG
By Usv Private Ltd Prescription Needed
By Usv Private Ltd Prescription Needed
M.R.P.: Rs.33.60
(per unit)
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What is GLYCOMET SR 1000MG?
- GLYCOMET SR 1000MG contains called Metformin hydrochloride which belongs to antidiabetic agents
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to metformin hydrochloride or any other of its ingredients
- have severe kidney or liver or heart or breathing problems
- have uncontrolled diabetes
- have ketoacidosis (is a condition in which substances called 'ketone bodies' accumulate in the blood and which can lead to diabetic pre-coma)
- have dehydration as it may lead to kidney problems, which can put you at risk for lactic acidosis
- have severe infection, such as an infection affecting your lung or bronchial system or your kidney
- drink a lot of alcohol
- need to have an examination such as X-ray or scan involving the injection of contrast medicine that contain iodine into your bloodstream
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Do not crush or chew the tablets
- Swallow each tablet with a glass of water
- Children 10 years and over and adolescents usually start with 500 mg or 850 mg Metformin hydrochloride tablets once a day
- The maximum daily dose is 2000 mg taken as 2 or 3 divided doses
- Adults usually start with 500 mg or 850 mg metformin hydrochloride tablets two or three times a day
- The maximum daily dose is 3000 mg taken as 3 divided doses
- If you take insulin too, your doctor will tell you how to start Metformin hydrochloride tablets
- Take the tablets with or after a meal
- If you take one dose a day, take it in the morning
- If you take two divided doses a day, take them in the morning and evening
- If you take three divided doses a day, take them in the morning, at noon and in the evening
If you take more GLYCOMET SR 1000MG
- If you have taken more GLYCOMET SR 1000MG than you should, you may experience lactic acidosis
- Talk to your doctor straight away
If you forget to take GLYCOMET SR 1000MG
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
- Take the next dose at the usual time
If you stop taking GLYCOMET SR 1000MG
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless told by your doctor
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and loss of appetite
- changes in taste
- skin reactions such as redness of the skin, itching or an itchy rash
- low vitamin B12 levels in the blood
- abnormalities in liver function tests or hepatitis (inflammation of the liver; this may cause tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, with or without yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STORAGE
What is type 2 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which your body does not make enough insulin, and the insulin that your body produces does not work as well as it should
- Your body can also make too much sugar
- When this happens, sugar (glucose) builds up in the blood
- This can lead to serious medical conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation
Risk of lactic acidosis: Metformin hydrochloride may cause a very rare, but very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which may lead to coma particularly if your kidneys are not working properly
Symptoms of lactic acidosis include:
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- muscle cramps
- a general feeling of not being well with severe tiredness.
- difficulty in breathing
- reduced body temperature and heartbeat
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Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.