Generic Glucophage Tablets (Metformin Tablets) – Product Information
Generic Glucophage Tablets (Glycomet, Exermet XR) is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent diabetes) in adults, when diet and exercise alone does not result in adequate control of blood glucose levels. Generic Glucophage is also used for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
The active ingredient present in Generic Glucophage Tablets is Metformin Hydrochloride.
Metformin Hydrochloride is marketed under trade names such as Fortamet, Actoplus Met, Avandamet, Glucophage, Glumetza, Riomet, Glycomet, Exermet XR and Glycomet SR .
Dosage And Administration
Metformin Hydrochloride (normal Immediate Release) comes as an oral tablet in 250mg, 500 mg , 850 mg and 1000 mg dosage forms (Glycomet). Generic Glucophage is also available as an Extended Release (XR) or Sustained Release, also called Slow Release (SR) version available in strengths of 500 mg and 1000 mg( Exermet XR and Glycomet SR).
The recommended adult Oral dosage of Generic Glucophage and Generic Glucophage XR for adults is given below:
Adult Dosage (Generic Glucophage):
The initial dosage of Generic Glucophage tablets (Generic Metformin) is 500 mg given orally, twice a day, taken with meals. The maximum daily dose is 2550 mg given in three divided doses.
Adult Dosage (Generic Glucophage XR):
The initial dose for Generic Glucophage XR (Generic Metformin XR) is 500 mg given orally, once or twice daily, after meals. The dose can be gradually increased to the maximum of 2 gm daily in divided doses.
Side Effects of Generic Glucophage Tablets
The common possible side effects of Generic Glucophage Tablets include headache or muscle pain, weakness, gastrointestinal upset, including cramps, mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea increased flatulence, gas, and stomach pain. The most serious potential side effect of metformin use is lactic acidosis; this complication is very rare, and the vast majority of these cases seem to be related to comorbid conditions, such as impaired liver or kidney function, rather than to the metformin itself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any other serious side effect such as:
Feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
Swelling or rapid weight gain; or
Fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
Generic Glucophage Tablets (Metformin Tablets) - More Details
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