Formet 500 Adverse Reactions

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Adverse Reactions

Gastrointestinal adverse effects including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur with biguanides; patients may experience taste disturbance and there maybe weight loss. Absorption of various substances including vitamin B12 maybe impaired. Skin reactions have been reported rarely.
Hypoglycaemia is rare with a biguanide given alone, although it may occur if other contributing factors or drugs are present.
Lactic acidosis, sometimes fatal, has occurred with biguanides, primarily with phenformin. When it has occurred with metformin most cases have been in patients whose condition contraindicated the use of the drug, particularly those with renal impairment.

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metformin

Manufacturer:

Centurion Lab

Distributor:

Philgen