Metformin XR 500 & XR 750 Alkem 500 mg, 750 mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 April 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose: 500 mg or 750 mg once daily with evening meal; max 2000 mg for 500 mg, 2250 mg for 750 mg.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Iodinated contrast media
- NSAIDs
- Sulphonylureas
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to metformin
- Children under 12
- Acute metabolic acidosis
- Renal failure
- Hepatic insufficiency
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
Counselling Points
- Take with food
- Monitor blood glucose
- Avoid alcohol
- Report symptoms of lactic acidosis
Serious warnings
- Risk of lactic acidosis
- Monitor renal function
- Discontinue before surgery
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