Glucophage Tablet 500mg

Glucophage Tablet Uses

Glucophage tablet is an anti-hyperglycemic medicine used to treat conditions characterized by high glucose levels in the blood, such as diabetes or insulin resistance. It helps lower blood glucose levels by combating insulin resistance.

Glucophage Tablet 500mg formula

• Metformin

Available forms

• Tablets

Risks and warnings

You should know the risks and warnings of Glucophage tablet to prevent its misuse.

There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So when taking any medicine, it's always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings.

The risks and warnings associated with Glucophage tablet are:

• Pregnancy

You might need to take Glucophage during pregnancy if you have gestational diabetes. However, you should still consult your doctor before using it.

• Breastfeeding

If you are breastfeeding, do not use Glucophage before prior approval from your healthcare provider.

• Allergic to Metformin

Patients who are allergic to Metformin should avoid the use of Glucophage tablet to prevent an allergic reaction.

How to use Glucophage Tablet 500mg?

• Swallow it whole with a glass of water
• Take it half an hour before food intake
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• The recommended dosage of Glucophage tablet is 500mg twice a day. However, it may vary according to condition.

Glucophage Side Effects

Some common side effects of Glucophage are:

• Hypoglycemia
• GI upset
• Taste disturbance
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Hepatitis
• Skin reactions
• Reduced B12 absorption
• Lactic acidosis (rarely)

Contraindications

The use of Glucophage tablet is contraindicated in the following conditions:

• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Liver or kidneys impairment
• Cardiac or respiratory failure

Drug Interactions

Glucophage can interact with the following medications:

• Acetazolamide
• Diatrizoate
• Dichlorphenamide
• Ethanol
• Gatifloxacin
• Iodamide
• Iodipamide
• Iodixanol
• Iohexol
• Iomeprol
• Iopamidol
• Iopromide
• Iothalamate
• Ioversol
• Ioxaglate
• Ioxilan
• Methazolamide
• Metrizamide
• Topiramate
• Zonisamide

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from light and moisture