Meteor Tablet 500mg

Meteor Tablet Uses

Meteor tablet is an anti-hyperglycemic medicine used to treat conditions characterized by high glucose levels in the blood, such as type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. It helps lower blood glucose levels by combating insulin resistance.

Meteor Tablet 500mg formula

• Metformin

Available forms

• Tablets

Risks and warnings

You should know the risks and warnings of Meteor 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 Meteor tablet are:

• Pregnancy

You might need to take Meteor tablet 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 Meteor tablet before prior approval from your healthcare provider.

• Allergic to Metformin

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

How to use Meteor 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 Meteor tablet is 500mg twice a day. However, it may vary according to condition.

Meteor Side Effects

Some common side effects of Meteor tablet are:

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

Contraindications

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

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

Drug Interactions

Meteor tablet 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