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Metformin 500mg SR Tablets
SKU GME316Product Introduction
Metformin 500mg SR is a biguanide medicine used for adults and some adolescents with type 2 diabetes for metformin treatment. Standard tablets and sustained-release tablets are not interchangeable without advice; SR forms are usually swallowed whole and may improve stomach tolerability for some patients.
How to use
Take Metformin 500mg SR with meals as prescribed. Swallow SR tablets whole. Keep kidney-function checks and ask about holding metformin during severe illness, dehydration, surgery, or contrast scans.
How it works
Metformin lowers hepatic glucose production, improves insulin sensitivity, and reduces intestinal glucose absorption to support type 2 diabetes control.
Common side effects
Possible effects include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, metallic taste, reduced appetite, and low B12 with long-term use. Serious concerns include lactic acidosis, severe dehydration, allergic reaction, and hypoglycemia when combined with other diabetes medicines.
Important information
Review kidney function, liver disease, heavy alcohol use, dehydration, severe infection, heart/lung failure, contrast scans, surgery, pregnancy, breastfeeding, B12 deficiency risk, insulin, sulfonylureas, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate.
Uses
Type 2 diabetes mellitus when metformin therapy is prescribed.
Benefits
Improves glucose and HbA1c control, has low hypoglycemia risk when used alone, and is often a foundation medicine in type 2 diabetes care.
What is Metformin 500mg SR used for?
Metformin 500mg SR is used to improve glucose control in type 2 diabetes for metformin treatment.
Why take metformin with food?
Food can reduce nausea, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort.
Can SR tablets be crushed?
No. Sustained-release tablets are usually swallowed whole so the medicine releases gradually.
Why is kidney function checked?
Metformin safety depends on kidney clearance, and reduced kidney function can increase lactic acidosis risk.
What lactic acidosis symptoms matter?
Severe weakness, fast breathing, unusual sleepiness, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, or feeling very cold need urgent review.
Does metformin cause low sugar?
Metformin alone rarely causes hypoglycemia, but risk rises with insulin, sulfonylureas, missed meals, or heavy exercise.
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