Mengen 500 mg, 850 mg, 1 000 mg FC tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 08 March 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg three times daily or 850/1000 mg twice daily with meals; max 2250 mg/day.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: Few days, Duration: Up to 2 weeks for full effect.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; insulin preferred.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Iodinated contrast media
- NSAIDs
- ACE inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Acute metabolic acidosis
- Renal failure
- Hepatic insufficiency
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
Counselling Points
- Take with meals
- Monitor blood glucose
- Avoid alcohol
- Regular renal function tests
Serious warnings
- Risk of lactic acidosis
- Monitor renal function
- Discontinue before surgery
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