Glucophage-XR 1000 mg Tablets

Glucophage-XR 1000 mg Tablets, made by Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Ltd, is a first-line medicine for type 2 diabetes. Its active ingredient is Metformin 1000mg, and it is used for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Pack size: 3 x 10 tablets.

Uses of Glucophage-XR 1000 mg Tablets

Glucophage-XR 1000 mg Tablets is used together with diet and exercise to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. It is usually the first medicine doctors start, and can be combined with other diabetes medicines or insulin. Doctors also prescribe it in some cases of prediabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

How Glucophage-XR 1000 mg Tablets works

Metformin lowers the amount of sugar the liver releases into the blood and helps the body respond better to its own insulin. On its own it rarely causes low blood sugar, and it does not usually cause weight gain.

Possible side effects

Stomach side effects are common at the start and usually settle within a few weeks:

• Nausea or loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain or bloating
• A metallic taste in the mouth

Rarely, metformin can cause lactic acidosis. Get urgent medical help if you have severe vomiting, deep or fast breathing, unusual muscle pain, feeling very cold or very weak.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with or just after meals to reduce stomach upset.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease, or drink alcohol heavily.
• It may need to be stopped for a short time before surgery or scans that use contrast dye.
• Long-term use can lower vitamin B12 levels, so your doctor may check them.
• Keep up with regular blood sugar and kidney function tests.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Glucophage-XR 1000 mg Tablets online in Pakistan

Order Glucophage-XR 1000 mg Tablets from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Metformin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.