Regain xr tablet 500mg

About Regain xr tablet 500mg

Regain XR Tablet 500mg Uses

• Blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
• Management of insulin resistance
• Combination therapy alongside other diabetes medicines
• Support for weight friendly diabetes management plans
• Use in prediabetes when advised by a doctor

Regain XR Tablet 500mg Benefits

• Extended release formula allows once daily dosing for many patients
• Lower risk of stomach upset compared with immediate release Metformin
• Does not typically cause low blood sugar when used alone
• Widely prescribed first line option for type 2 diabetes in Pakistan

What Experts Say

Endocrinologists across Pakistan continue to recommend Metformin as the first line medicine for most people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, because of its long safety record and low risk of causing dangerously low blood sugar on its own. The extended release form is often chosen for patients who experience stomach discomfort with the standard tablet.

Doctors in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi frequently note that Regain XR works best when combined with dietary changes and regular physical activity, since the medicine improves the body's response to insulin rather than replacing insulin itself. Gradual dose increases help the body adjust with fewer side effects.

Physicians also stress the importance of periodic kidney function tests during long term Metformin use, since reduced kidney function can affect how the medicine is cleared from the body and may require a dose adjustment over time.

Drug Class

• Biguanide antidiabetic

Regain xr tablet 500mg formula

• Metformin Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Regain xr tablet 500mg?

• Regain XR is usually taken once daily with the evening meal.
• The tablet should be swallowed whole, not crushed, split, or chewed.
• Doses are generally increased gradually over a few weeks under medical guidance.
• Regular blood sugar monitoring helps track how well the medicine is working.
• Missed doses should not be doubled up the next day.

Drug Interactions

• Contrast dye for imaging: Metformin is often paused around procedures using iodinated contrast dye.
• Diuretics: Some water pills can affect kidney function and Metformin clearance.
• Alcohol: Combining with heavy alcohol use raises the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Other diabetes medicines: Combination with insulin or sulfonylureas can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Corticosteroids: These can raise blood sugar and reduce Metformin's effectiveness.

Risks and warnings

• Lactic acidosis: A rare but serious buildup of lactic acid can occur, more often in people with kidney or liver problems.
• Kidney function: Reduced kidney function affects how the medicine is cleared and may need dose changes.
• Vitamin B12: Long term use can lower vitamin B12 levels in some patients.
• Surgery or contrast dye: The medicine may need to be paused temporarily around certain procedures.
• Alcohol use: Heavy alcohol intake raises the risk of lactic acidosis.

Regain XR Tablet 500mg Side Effects

• Stomach upset or diarrhea, especially when starting
• Nausea
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Loss of appetite
• Mild vitamin B12 deficiency with long term use
• Gas or bloating

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place away from moisture.
• Keep tablets in their original blister strip until use.
• Protect from direct sunlight and humidity.
• Keep out of reach of children.