Melmet 500 MG Tablet SR

This is a drug that helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels in the body. It is used to treat Type 2 diabetes, heart disorders, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

This tablet works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It suppresses the quantity of glucose that the liver releases in the body. Thus, it lowers the blood sugar levels in the body of a patient suffering from Type 2 diabetes. This drug also increases your sensitivity to insulin, enabling your body to absorb larger quantities of glucose. This drug is available in an oral solution or even a tablet form.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos)

• Impaired Kidney Function

• Allergy

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Hypoglycemia

• Lactic Acidosis

• Chest Discomfort

• Belching

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average duration of 4 to 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women owing to the risk of abnormalities in the fetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women owing to the risk of adverse effects on the baby.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Melmet 500 MG Tablet SR , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Gluconorm 500 MG Tablet SR

  Lupin Ltd

• Formin 500 MG Tablet SR

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Carbophage 500 MG Tablet SR

  Merck Consumer Health Care Ltd

• Insumet 500 MG Tablet SR

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zoform 500 MG Tablet SR

  Fdc Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Some overdosages could lead to Lactic Acidosis which requires immediate medical intervention.

This tablet decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing bodies glucose uptake and utilization.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Avoid using alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms such as prolonged weakness and muscle pain, lack of sleep, breathing difficulties after alcohol intake should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Iodinated Contrast Media

  Discontinue the usage of this medicine at least 48 hours prior to the intake of Iodinated Contrast media. Inform the doctor about Metformin use so that it can be temporarily discontinued.

  Gatifloxacin

  Report the usage of either of the medicine to the doctor. Use of this tablet is not recommended along with Gatifloxacin and suitable alternates should be used instead.

  Amlodipine

  Report the use of either of the medication to the doctor as dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required.

  Aloe Vera

  Consult your doctor for use of aloe vera while taking this tablet. Suitable dose adjustments and safety monitoring may be required if the intended use is for a long duration.

  Estradiol

  Consult your doctor if you are planning to take Estradiol while taking this tablet. Dose adjustment might be required in such cases. It is advised to consult your doctor before starting or stopping any medication while taking metformin.

• Interaction with Disease

  Lactic Acidosis

  You should report the incidence of conditions like kidney impairment, heart disease, severe diarrhea, septicemia to the doctor before taking this tablet.

  Vitamin B12 Deficiency

  Inform the doctor about incidences of anemia or Vitamin B12 deficiency so that suitable Vitamin supplements can be prescribed if needed.Vitamin B1 deficiency