Diamin 500 mg. 850 mg. FC tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 3 March 2025
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Type II diabetes mellitus when diet has failed, especially in overweight patients.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Start with 500 mg three times daily; adjust to 850 mg or 1000 mg twice daily as needed.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; insulin is preferred.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Iodinated contrast agents
- Glucocorticoids
- Beta-2-agonists
- Diuretics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to metformin
- Acute metabolic acidosis
- Renal failure
- Pancreatitis
- Chronic liver disease
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
Counselling Points
- Take with meals
- Monitor blood glucose regularly
- Avoid alcohol
- Assess renal function regularly
Serious warnings
- Lactic acidosis
- Renal function monitoring required
- Increased cardiovascular mortality risk
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