Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR
Product introduction
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It helps to maintain blood sugar levels and reduces the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
It may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Before taking Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Uses of Formin Plus Tablet SR
Benefits of Formin Plus Tablet SR
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. It also contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B that helps protect nerve damage and treats symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning, and needle-like sensations in the hands and feet.
You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Formin Plus Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Formin Plus
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
How to use Formin Plus Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How Formin Plus Tablet SR works
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines:
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Use of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Formin Plus Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It does not cause weight gain and rarely causes low blood sugar unlike other diabetes medicines.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, or persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR
Once A Day
67%
Twice A Day
32%
Thrice A Day
1%
Thrice A week
1%
What are you using Formin Plus Tablet SR for?
Type 2 diabet*
82%
Others
9%
Polycystic ov*
9%
*Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
How much was the improvement?
Poor
44%
Average
33%
Excellent
22%
What were the side-effects while using Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR?
No Side Effec*
33%
Taste change
33%
Diarrhea
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Formin Plus Tablet SR?
Empty stomach
100%
Please rate Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR on price
Not Expensive
50%
Expensive
33%
Average
17%
FAQs
What is Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR used for?
Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR is prescribed mainly for patients with diabetes who also have, or are at risk of, vitamin B12 deficiency-related nerve problems.
Who should not use Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR?
Individuals should not take Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR if they are allergic to metformin or methylcobalamin, have severe kidney disease, severe liver issues, or a history of lactic acidosis. It is contraindicated in people with acute heart failure, severe infection, or if you are dehydrated.
Are there any serious side effects of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR to watch for?
Although they are rare, serious side effects of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR include lactic acidosis (rapid breathing, severe drowsiness, muscle pain, and weakness), allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing), and severe loss of appetite. Seek medical attention immediately if these occur.
How long should I take Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR, and when will I see results?
You should use Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR as directed for the duration recommended by your doctor. Blood sugar control usually improves within days to weeks. Nerve health benefits may take longer. Long-term use is typical for ongoing diabetes management.
Why add Methylcobalamin to Metformin therapy?
Metformin (present in Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR), when used for months to years, may lower vitamin B12 levels, leading to nerve damage or neuropathy. Adding methylcobalamin (present in Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR) helps prevent or treat these complications and supports healthy nerve function.
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Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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