Metformin 500, 850 & 1000 Mg Pharmc 500mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 03 October 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: 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
Not recommended in pregnancy; use insulin instead. Limited data on breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Iodinated contrast agents
- NSAIDs
- ACE inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Renal failure
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
Counselling Points
- Take with meals
- Monitor blood glucose
- Avoid alcohol
- Assess vitamin B12 levels annually
Serious warnings
- Lactic acidosis risk
- Monitor renal function
- Caution in heart failure
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