Metform
Metform Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
About Metform Products
Uses of Metform Products
Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Metform Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Metform are Diarrhea, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Flatulence, Abdominal discomfort.
How Metform 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 Metform Products
Frequently asked questions about Metform Products
Frequently asked questions about Metformin
Q. What does Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR do exactly?
Metform -SR 500mg 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. Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR lowers insulin levels, helping to balance hormones, regulate periods, and reduce these symptoms.<br><br>For type 2 diabetes, Metform -SR 500mg 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 Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR?
Metform -SR 500mg 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, Metform -SR 500mg 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 Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR cause weight loss?
Yes, Metform -SR 500mg 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 Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR make you sleepy?
Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Metform -SR 500mg 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 Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR.
Q. How to take Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR?
Take Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the Metform -SR 500mg 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 Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, and loss of appetite.
Products for Metform
Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR
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