Metafort
Metafort Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
About Metafort Products
Uses of Metafort Products
Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Metafort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Metafort are Diarrhea, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Flatulence, Abdominal discomfort.
How Metafort Products work
Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Patient Concerns about Metafort Products
Frequently asked questions about Metafort Products
Frequently asked questions about Metformin
Q. What does Metafort 500 Tablet PR do exactly?
Metafort 500 Tablet PR works in PCOS by making the body more sensitive to insulin. In PCOS, the body often doesn’t respond well to insulin, leading to high insulin levels. This can cause the ovaries to produce excess male hormones, leading to irregular periods, acne, and unwanted hair growth. Metafort 500 Tablet PR lowers insulin levels, helping to balance hormones, regulate periods, and reduce these symptoms.<br><br>For type 2 diabetes, Metafort 500 Tablet PR helps control blood sugar levels in three ways: it reduces the amount of sugar the liver makes, helps the body use insulin more effectively, and lowers sugar absorption from food. This helps prevent blood sugar spikes and manage diabetes better.
Q. What are the benefits of taking Metafort 500 Tablet PR?
Metafort 500 Tablet PR benefits polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by improving how the body responds to insulin, lowering insulin levels, and reducing excess male hormone production. This helps restore hormonal balance, regulate menstrual cycles, and relieve symptoms like acne and excess hair growth. It also supports weight management and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. Additionally, Metafort 500 Tablet PR controls blood sugar by enhancing the body's insulin response, reducing sugar production in the liver, and limiting sugar absorption from the intestines. Unlike some other antidiabetic medicines, it rarely causes low blood sugar when taken alone.
Q. Does Metafort 500 Tablet PR cause weight loss?
Yes, Metafort 500 Tablet PR has been shown to cause mild weight loss in some people. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes. In addition, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same.
Q. Can Metafort 500 Tablet PR make you sleepy?
Metafort 500 Tablet PR usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Metafort 500 Tablet PR may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which particularly occurs if your kidneys are not working properly. Contact your doctor if you feel sleepy or tired while taking Metafort 500 Tablet PR.
Q. How to take Metafort 500 Tablet PR?
Take Metafort 500 Tablet PR with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the Metafort 500 Tablet PR, and swallow it with a glass of water. If your doctor has prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, then take one in the morning and the other in the evening with dinner. In the case of three doses a day, apart from morning and evening, you can take it with lunch. Taking Metafort 500 Tablet PR with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, and loss of appetite.
Products for Metafort
Metafort 500 Tablet PR
strip of 15 Tablet pr
MRP
₹38.07
Metafort 1000 Tablet SR
strip of 15 tablet sr
MRP
₹63.22
Metafort 500 Tablet SR
strip of 15 tablet sr
MRP
₹38.07
Metafort 1000 Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹33.27