Glucophage (250mg) 50 Tablets

This medicine is used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2. It contains Metformin, an anti-diabetic ingredient, that works by the alteration of the energy metabolism of the cell. Metformin exerts its prevailing, glucose-lowering effect by inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis and opposing the action of glucagon.

Anti-diabetic Drug

This medicine is anti-diabetic and is used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Take as per doctor's Prescription.
• Take one tablet per day as your doctor suggests.
• Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.

If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Seek medical emergency help immediately. An overdose can cause low blood sugar levels. Watch out for symptoms like sweating, shakiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take one tablet per day, with or without food as your doctor has recommended. Swallow the tablet with water and don't chew it. Take the medication regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit from it.

You should not use this medication if:

• You have renal impairment, end-stage kidney disease, or on dialysis.
• You have metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis.
• You have a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions to metformin.

Some common side effects include:

• Urinary tract infection and female genital mycotic infections.
• Diarrhea
• Nausea/vomiting
• Flatulence
• Abdominal discomfort
• Indigestion
• Asthenia (Abnormal physical weakness or lack of energy)
• Headache

You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating, and there’s no safer alternative available.
• Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
• Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
• Do not drive after using this medication as it can lower your blood sugar.
• Don't use alcohol while using this medication as it can increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

This medication may interact with these drugs and indicate:

• Diuretics
• Positive Urine Glucose Test
• Interference with 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG)
• Corticosteroids
• Phenothiazines
• Thyroid products
• Estrogens
• Oral contraceptives
• Phenytoin
• Nicotinic acid
• Calcium channel-blocking drugs

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.