Glucophage/Glucophage XR

Glucophage/Glucophage XR Contraindications

metformin

Manufacturer:

Merck

Distributor:

Apex Pharma Marketing
Full Prescribing Info
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to metformin or to any of the excipients in Description.
Any type of acute metabolic acidosis (such as lactic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis).
Diabetic pre-coma.
Severe renal failure (GFR <30 mL/min).
Acute conditions with the potential to alter renal function such as: dehydration, severe infection, shock.
Disease which may cause tissue hypoxia (especially acute disease, or worsening of chronic disease) such as: decompensated heart failure, respiratory failure, recent myocardial infarction, shock.
Hepatic insufficiency, acute alcohol intoxication, alcoholism.
Glucophage: Elective major surgery (see Precautions).
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