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Metformin SR 500 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

METFORMIN-500MG

Uses:

Metformin SR 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Metformin SR 500 Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Type 2 Diabetes Management: Metformin SR 500 Tablet helps to control blood sugar levels by decreasing glucose production in the liver, improving insulin sensitivity, and enhancing glucose uptake by muscles.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Metformin SR 500 Tablet belongs to a group of anti-diabetic medicines called biguanides, which help manage diabetes and achieve good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body.
  • It does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia.
  • Unlike other anti-diabetic therapies like sulfonylureas or insulin, Metformin SR 500 Tablet does not cause weight gain but may cause modest weight loss.
  • In the prediabetic condition, Metformin SR 500 Tablet is the only recommended treatment available.
  • Metformin SR 500 Tablet also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), blindness (diabetic retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (diabetic neuropathy) or even loss of a foot.
  • It also helps to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

FAQs

Metformin SR 500 Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Metformin SR 500 Tablet lowers blood glucose levels by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver.

Metformin SR 500 Tablet is associated with either modest weight loss or stable body weight. However, if you experience excessive weight loss while on treatment with Metformin SR 500 Tablet , inform your doctor without any delay. There is a possibility that your dosage needs to be adjusted.

Yes. If you are taking Insulin regularly, you need to consult a doctor before taking Metformin SR 500 Tablet .

Try to take your medicine at the scheduled time, and do not skip your doses. If you forget to take Metformin SR 500 Tablet , do not take a double dose to make up for your forgotten dose. Taking an overdose might cause your sugar level to fall rapidly. Try to take the next dose at the usual time.

Do not take excessive alcohol while taking Metformin SR 500 Tablet , as this may increase the risk of a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the body), which causes symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, muscle pain, fast, shallow breathing, etc.

Contact your doctor before having an X-ray or scan which involves the injection of contrast materials that contain iodine into your bloodstream, as it may affect your kidney function.

Your doctor will decide when you must stop and when to restart your treatment with Metformin SR 500 Tablet before and after the surgery.

No. Metformin SR 500 Tablet is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It is not indicated for type 1 diabetes.

Metformin SR 500 Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water. Taking it with or after a meal helps prevent side effects affecting digestion.

Metformin SR 500 Tablet helps to lower your blood glucose to as normal a level as possible. It increases your body's response to insulin and decreases the amount of glucose absorbed from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver.

Metformin SR 500 Tablet may not make you sleepy. Consult the doctor if you experience sleepiness, as it could be a sign of ketoacidosis.

Symptoms of lactic acidosis include abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle cramps, difficulty breathing, reduced body temperature and heartbeat, and severe tiredness. Consult the doctor if you experience these symptoms.

Metformin SR 500 Tablet can be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or think you may be pregnant.

Metformin SR 500 Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually overtime. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Store Metformin SR 500 Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.