Glucomet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Metformin HCl

Indications/Uses

Type 2 DM.

Dosage/Direction for Use

500 mg tds. Max: 3 g daily in divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Diabetic coma & ketoacidosis; CV dysfunction including cardiac failure & recent MI; lactic acidosis or predisposing conditions, hypoxaemia. Renal & hepatic impairment.

Special Precautions

Dehydration, serious infection or trauma, patients undergoing surgery. Monitor serum vit B₁₂ levels regularly. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Metallic taste, epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, lactic acidosis, decreased vit B₁₂ absorption.

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol, sulfonylureas, cimetidine, anticoagulants.

MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BA02 - metformin ; Belongs to the class of biguanides. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Glucomet tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Glucomet

metformin

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries