Neophage tablet 500mg

About Neophage tablet 500mg

Neophage tablet 500mg Uses

• Type 2 diabetes, as first line treatment
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), to improve insulin resistance
• Prediabetes, to delay progression to diabetes
• Weight management support in insulin resistant patients

Drug Class

• Biguanide
• Antidiabetic agent

What Experts Say

Metformin lowers the amount of sugar the liver releases into the blood and helps muscles use insulin more effectively.

Taking it with meals reduces stomach upset, and the dose is usually raised gradually over a few weeks to improve tolerance.

The most important safety point is a rare but serious lactic acidosis risk in kidney or liver disease, and long term use can lower vitamin B12 levels.

Neophage tablet 500mg formula

• Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Neophage tablet 500mg?

• Take with meals to reduce stomach upset.
• Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush or chew.
• Follow the gradual dose increase your doctor recommends.
• Have kidney function and vitamin B12 checked periodically.

Drug Interactions

Metformin can interact with a few common medicines and procedures.

• Iodinated contrast dye: Raises the risk of kidney injury and lactic acidosis when combined.
• Diuretics and steroids: Can raise blood sugar and reduce metformin's effect.
• Alcohol: Increases the risk of lactic acidosis and low blood sugar.

Risks and warnings

• Lactic acidosis: Rare but serious risk, avoid in significant kidney or liver disease.
• Vitamin B12: Long term use can lower B12 levels, periodic testing is advised.
• Contrast dye procedures: Stop metformin before certain imaging scans using iodinated contrast, restart only when kidney function is confirmed normal.
• Alcohol: Heavy alcohol use raises the risk of lactic acidosis.

Neophage tablet 500mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Metallic taste
• Loss of appetite
• Vitamin B12 deficiency (long term use)

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.