Glucophage 500 mg 50 tablets
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Product description
Glucophage 500 mg tablets to regulate blood sugar level
Glucophage 500 mg (Glucophage 500 mg) is one of the most famous medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes, as it contains the active ingredient Metformin Hydrochloride that helps lower blood sugar levels and improve the body's response to insulin.
What is Glucophage medication?
Glucophage tablets (Glucophage tablets) is a medicine containing Metformin and belongs to a group of medicines called Biguanides, which work to reduce blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Glucophage 500 mg is widely used because it helps control sugar without directly increasing insulin secretion, which reduces the risk of severe hypoglycemia.
How does Glucophage work?
Metformin in Glucophage 500 mg works in several ways to help lower blood sugar:
Reduce glucose production in the liver
Reduce sugar absorption from the intestines
Improve the body's sensitivity to insulin
Help cells use glucose more effectively
This helps regulate blood sugar levels and reduce diabetes complications.
Indications for using Glucophage 500 mg
Glucophage 500 mg tablets are used in the following cases:
Treatment of type 2 diabetes
Helping to lower blood sugar levels
Improving the body's response to insulin
Sometimes used with other diabetes medications or insulin
In some cases, it may be used to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
How to use Glucophage
Use Glucophage 500 mg tablets according to the doctor's instructions.
Typical dose:
Treatment usually starts with a dose of 500 mg or 850 mg once or twice daily
The dose can be gradually increased based on the body's response
The maximum dose for adults may reach 3000 mg daily divided into several doses
It is preferable to take Glucophage tablets with food to reduce stomach upset.
Warnings and precautions
Consult a doctor before using Metformin in the following cases:
Kidney diseases
Liver diseases
Dehydration
Severe infections
Heart failure
Excessive alcohol consumption
Also, attention should be paid to the risk of Lactic Acidosis, which is a rare but serious side effect.
Possible side effects
Some side effects may appear such as:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Altered taste sensation
These symptoms are usually temporary and improve with continued treatment.
Drug interactions
Glucophage (Metformin) may interact with some medications such as:
Diuretics
Some blood pressure medications
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Corticosteroids
Other diabetes medications
Therefore, it is necessary to inform the doctor of all medications used.
Storage method
Store at room temperature
Keep away from moisture and heat
Keep out of reach of children
Product details
Trade name: Glucophage
Generic name: Metformin Hydrochloride
Concentration: 500 mg
Dosage form: Tablets
Number of tablets: 50 tablets
Pharmaceutical category: Diabetes treatment medicines

