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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Maxformin 1000 Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains Metformin, which works by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Thereby, it helps control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. In some cases, it may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

METFORMIN-1000MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Eris Life Sciences Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Maxformin 1000 Tablet

Maxformin 1000 Tablet used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a group of anti-diabetic medicines called biguanides. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong disorder that affects the way our body processes glucose. Maxformin 1000 Tablet is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone have not been enough to control the blood glucose levels.

Maxformin 1000 Tablet contains Metformin, which works by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Thereby, Maxformin 1000 Tablet helps control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

In some cases, Maxformin 1000 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.

Do not take Maxformin 1000 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Maxformin 1000 Tablet is safe for use in children above 10 years if prescribed by the doctor. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Maxformin 1000 Tablet

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Maxformin 1000 Tablet plays a vital role in managing diabetes and achieving good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body. Maxformin 1000 Tablet does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia. Unlike other anti-diabetic therapies like sulfonylureas or insulin, Maxformin 1000 Tablet does not cause weight gain but may cause modest weight loss. In the prediabetic condition, Maxformin 1000 Tablet is the only recommended treatment available. Maxformin 1000 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 foot. Maxformin 1000 Tablet also helps to reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

How Maxformin 1000 Tablet Works

Maxformin 1000 Tablet contains Metformin, which works by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Thereby, Maxformin 1000 Tablet helps control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Maxformin 1000 Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Your doctor may adjust the dose of your medication, discontinue, or switch to alternative medicines to manage your symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water and caffeine-free drinks.
  • Eat more fibre by consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Avoid processed, spicy, or fatty foods.
  • Try not to skip meals, delay eating, or eat too quickly.
  • Regular exercise can help improve digestion and promote better stool movement.

What if I have taken an overdose of Maxformin 1000 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Maxformin 1000 Tablet as it may cause overdose leading to lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the body). The symptoms include stomach pain with muscle cramps, vomiting, reduced body temperature, difficulty in breathing, and heartbeat and a general feeling of not being well with severe tiredness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately as lactic acidosis may lead to coma.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Maxformin 1000 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have severe kidney disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, or metabolic acidosis. Inform the doctor if you have dehydration, infections, liver or kidney problems, uncontrolled diabetes, heart problems, or low levels of vitamin B12. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of lactic acidosis (vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle cramps, severe tiredness, difficulty breathing, and reduced body temperature and heartbeat) or dehydration (severe vomiting, diarrhoea, exposure to heat, fever or if you drink less fluid than normal).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetforminIoxitalamic acid
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MetforminIopydol
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetforminIoxitalamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Maxformin 1000 Tablet and Ioxitalamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Ioxitalamic acid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopydol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopydol with Maxformin 1000 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Iopydol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol with Maxformin 1000 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIodamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Maxformin 1000 Tablet and Iodamide can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Iodamide is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIohexol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iohexol with Maxformin 1000 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Iohexol is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIofendylate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iofendylate with Maxformin 1000 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Iofendylate is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopentol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopentol with Maxformin 1000 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Iopentol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIobitridol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Maxformin 1000 Tablet and Iobitridol can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Iobitridol is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. Please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopamidol with Maxformin 1000 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIoglycamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Maxformin 1000 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioglycamic acid with Maxformin 1000 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet with Ioglycamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Invest at least 150 min of your week in moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week. 
  • Losing weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replacing refined carbohydrate-containing foods with whole grain foods and increasing intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods. 
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil. 
  • Avoid taking too much stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes or meditation or yoga.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.). 
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible, as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advisable not to consume alcohol along with Maxformin 1000 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects like lactic acidosis.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult the doctor if you are pregnant. This medicine should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Maxformin 1000 Tablet is not recommended if you are breastfeeding or if you are planning to breastfeed your baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Maxformin 1000 Tablet may not affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Maxformin 1000 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Maxformin 1000 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending on your renal functions. Maxformin 1000 Tablet is not recommended in severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is therefore important if you're taking Maxformin 1000 Tablet .

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Maxformin 1000 Tablet is not recommended for children below 10 years of age. For children above 10 years, the dose will be recommended by the doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Maxformin 1000 Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It lowers blood glucose levels by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver.

Maxformin 1000 Tablet increases insulin sensitivity in the body and delays the absorption of sugar, which is crucial for controlling blood sugar levels and managing diabetes. Neither severe hypoglycemia nor a sharp drop in blood sugar is brought on by Maxformin 1000 Tablet . In contrast to other anti-diabetic medications like insulin or sulfonylureas, Maxformin 1000 Tablet does not increase weight but instead has the potential to cause slight weight loss. The only recommended treatment for the prediabetic condition is Maxformin 1000 Tablet . Additionally, Maxformin 1000 Tablet aids in the prevention of major diabetes-related side effects like diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and even foot loss. Additionally, Maxformin 1000 Tablet lowers your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Maxformin 1000 Tablet is associated with either modest weight loss or stable body weight. However, if you experience excessive weight loss while on treatment with Maxformin 1000 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.

Try to take your medicine at the scheduled time, and do not skip your doses. If you forget to take Maxformin 1000 Tablet , do not take a double dose to make up for your forgotten dose. Taking an overdose might cause your sugar level to fall down rapidly. Try to take the next dose at the usual time.

Do not take excessive alcohol while taking Metformin, 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 use of 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 Maxformin 1000 Tablet before and after the surgery.

No. Metformin is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, also called 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes'.

Maxformin 1000 Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water. Taking it with or after a meal helps prevent side effects affecting digestion.

Maxformin 1000 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.

Maxformin 1000 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.

Maxformin 1000 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.

Maxformin 1000 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 Maxformin 1000 Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

8th Floor, Commerce House IV, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India
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