Metomin (Metformin) - 850mg (250 Tablets)

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Metomin (Metformin) - 850mg (250 Tablets)

Metomin (Glucophage)

Generic Name: Metformin HCI

Packets of 250 x 850 mg Tablets
Manufactured by Bristol-Meyers Squibb

Use
Metomin (Glucophage) is used to help manage Type 2 diabetes and keep the patient's blood glucose within their target range by helping the body produce less glucose from the liver. Metomin (Glucophage) has been found to lower blood fat levels and possibly contribute to minor weight loss.

How to take it
Take with meals, once, twice or up to three times a day. Be sure to check with your health care provider about how often and how much to take.

Side effects
The most common side effects are diarrhoea, nausea, stomach upset and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as lightheadedness, dizziness, shakiness, or hunger may also occur. Serious side effects are very rare and occur mostly in people whose kidneys or liver are not working normally. The most serious side effect is lactic acidosis. It may be life threatening. Your health care provider will check your kidney and liver function to determine if you are at risk.

Precautions
Do not take this medication if you have kidney problems, are over 80 yrs (unless your kidneys are tested), are taking medication for heart failure, are seriously dehydrated, have a severe infection, or if you have or have had liver disease. Do not take this medicine if you drink alcohol excessively, and also if you are trying to get pregnant. Consult you doctor for more information. Hypoglycemia may occur when Metomin (Glucophage) is taken in combination with insulin or other diabetes pills.

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