Siamformet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Metformin HCl

Indications/Uses

NIDDM after diet has failed.

Dosage/Direction for Use

1-2 tab bid-tid.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ or after meals.

Contraindications

Patients w/ ketoacidosis, severe infections, stress, trauma. Severe renal impairment. Heart failure, dehydration, acute or chronic alcoholism, conditions predisposed to lactic acidosis. Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Elderly. Excessive exercise. Hypoglycemia.

Adverse Reactions

Lactic acidosis. GI disturbances, metallic taste. Wt loss.

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Drug Interactions

Impairs absorption of vit B₁₂. Alcohol, diuretics.

MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Siamformet FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;30 × 10's

Form

Siamformet FC tab 850 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;30 × 10's

Siamformet

metformin

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical