Metformin 500 & 850 Biotech 500 mg or 850 mg FC tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 09 January 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg-850 mg 2-3 times daily with meals; max 2550 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; use insulin instead.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Iodinated contrast media
- NSAIDs
- Diuretics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Renal failure
- Lactic acidosis
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Taste disturbance
Counselling Points
- Take with meals
- Monitor blood glucose regularly
- Avoid alcohol
Serious warnings
- Risk of lactic acidosis
- Monitor renal function
- Caution in dehydration
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