Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR

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Last updated on 14 Apr 2026 | 04:20 PM (IST)

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevents serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.

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Metformin (1000mg)

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Zydus Cadila

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Product introduction

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor recommends it. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite. Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it.

Before taking this medicine, 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 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 Maxfor Tablet SR

Benefits of Maxfor Tablet SR

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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 Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR regularly, along with proper diet and exercise, will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR helps manage PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity, lowering insulin levels, and reducing androgen production, which aids in regulating menstrual cycles, improving ovulation, and reducing symptoms like acne and excess hair growth. It also supports weight management.

Side effects of Maxfor 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 Maxfor

Diarrhea
Headache
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal discomfort

How to use Maxfor 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. Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR should be taken with or after food.

How Maxfor Tablet SR works

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR 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. In PCOS, Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR improves insulin sensitivity, lowering insulin and androgen levels and restoring ovulation and menstrual regularity. Reducing insulin resistance helps manage acne, excess hair growth, weight, and diabetes risk, making it effective for both metabolic and reproductive symptoms.

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Quick tips

The chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lower with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, as Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
Prolonged use of Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these, as you may require supplements.
Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney function regularly while you are taking this medication.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

SAFE

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Maxfor with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Moderate

Acetazolamide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, fatigue or loss of appetite and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor your kidney function frequently.

Moderate

Amisulpride (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amisulpride may reduce the efficacy of Metformin.

Moderate

Amisulpride (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amisulpride may reduce the efficacy of Metformin.

Moderate

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Aripiprazole may reduce the efficacy of Metformin.

Frequently asked questions

What does Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR do exactly?

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR 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. Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR lowers insulin levels, helping to balance hormones, regulate periods, and reduce these symptoms.<br><br>For type 2 diabetes, Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR 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.

What are the benefits of taking Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR?

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR 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, Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR 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.

Does Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR cause weight loss?

Yes, Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR 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.

Can Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?

Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR 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 Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR.

How to take Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR?

Take Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR, 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 Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, and loss of appetite.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Biguanide derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Biguanides

Related lab tests

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Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Luteinising Hormone

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1258-60.
Nolte MS. Pancreatic hormones and antidiabetic drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 741-42.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 873-75.
Metformin hydrochloride [FDA Label]. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. [Accessed 12 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Metformin [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Abuja, Nigeria: Bell Bag Pharmaceuticals; 2025. [Accessed 11 Jul. 2023] (online) Available from:

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Patients taking Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR

Once A Day

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Twice A Day

33%

What are you using Maxfor Tablet SR for?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

75%

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

25%

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Poor

33%

What were the side-effects while using Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR?

Abdominal pain

100%

How do you take Maxfor Tablet SR?

With food

100%

Please rate Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR on price

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Average

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Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.

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Product introduction

Uses of Maxfor Tablet SR

Benefits of Maxfor Tablet SR

Side effects of Maxfor Tablet SR

How to use Maxfor Tablet SR

How Maxfor Tablet SR works

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

Acetazolamide (Oral Route)

Amisulpride (Oral Route)

Amisulpride (Injection Route)

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What does Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR do exactly?

What are the benefits of taking Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR?

Does Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR cause weight loss?

Can Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?

How to take Maxfor 1000mg Tablet SR?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Luteinising Hormone

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

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