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Metformin 500mg SR
SKU GME024
Product Introduction
Metformin 500mg SR contains Metformin, an oral diabetes medicine used in type 2 diabetes to help control high blood sugar.
How to use
Take at the same time each day. Metformin and many combination diabetes tablets are commonly taken with food to reduce stomach upset.
How it works
Metformin lowers glucose production in the liver and improves the body's response to insulin.
Common side effects
Common effects may include stomach upset, nausea, low blood sugar with some combinations, increased urination or mild weakness.
Important information
Monitor glucose trends and use care in kidney disease, dehydration, older age or combination therapy that may lower blood sugar.
Uses of Metformin 500mg SR
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood sugar control
- Polycystic ovary syndrome support in selected cases
Benefits of Metformin 500mg SR
- Helps lower fasting and post-meal sugar
- Usually does not cause weight gain
- Common first-line option in type 2 diabetes
What is Metformin 500mg SR used for?
Metformin 500mg SR is used in type 2 diabetes management and blood-sugar control.
How should Metformin 500mg SR be used?
Metformin 500mg SR is usually taken by mouth with water. Timing and frequency can vary by therapy area, so the product leaflet or professional direction should be followed.
How does Metformin work?
Metformin works by reducing glucose production in the liver and improving the body’s response to insulin. This helps support its role in blood-sugar control in type 2 diabetes.
What are common side effects of Metformin?
Common side effects may include nausea, diarrhoea, stomach upset, metallic taste, loss of appetite or weakness. Side effects can vary from person to person and by formulation.
What should be checked before using Metformin 500mg SR?
Check the active ingredient, strength, pack size, manufacturer, expiry, storage instructions and whether the medicine is suitable for people with kidney disease, liver disease, heavy alcohol use, dehydration, severe infection or planned contrast scans or those taking interacting medicines.
Metformin: Active ingredient in this product, Diabetes Care: Therapeutic group for this medicine, size: Number of, or units in one, Strength: Amount of active ingredient in each unit