glucophage 1000mg 30T

* Composition: Each film-coated tablet contains: & Metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg (equivalent to metformin base 780 mg). * Therapeutic indications: As an adjunct to adequate dietary management, GLUCOPHAGE 1000 mg is an oral antidiabetic agent & (biguanide) intended for the treatment of adult diabetes. In some cases, it may be used in association with insulin. * Pediatic indication: In children from 10 years of age and adolescents, GLUCOPHAGE 1000 mg, film-coated may be used & as monotherapy or in combination with insulin. * Contra-indications: This drug MUST NEVER BE USED in the following cases: – Known hypersensitivity to metformin hydrochloride or any of the product ingredients, – Severe destabilisation of diabetes (ketoacidosis), – Renal insufficiency, even if moderate (impairment of kidney function with increased blood creatinine levels), – Infectious diseases (respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection), – During the two days following an X-ray examination involving the use of iodinated contrast media (for example, & intravenous urography, angiography), – Heart failure, respiratory insufficiency, – Hepatic insufficiency (impaired liver function), – Persistent diarrhea, recurrent vomiting, – Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, – During breast-feeding. * Dosage: – The dosage of GLUCOPHAGE 1000 mg is determined by your doctor on an individual basis according to the results & of laboratory blood glucose measurement. – In general, the average dosage is 2 tablets per day (taken with or after meals). – For children from 10 years of age and adolescents, the maximum recommended dose of metformin is 2 g daily, taken & as 2 or 3 divided doses. – Frequency && time at which the drug should be taken: Swallow the tablets without chewing during or at the end of meals. & For example, for a dosage of 2 tablets daily take 1 tablet with breakfast and 1 tablet with your evening meal. & IN ALL CASES YOU SHOULD STRICTLY COMPLY YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION. – Duration of treatment: Glucophage must be taken daily without interruption, except if specifically indicated by your doctor. & If you have forgotten to take a GLUCOPHAGE 1000mg film-coated tablet: Take the next dose at the usual time. Do not double & the dose of Glucophage 1000mg film-coated tablets. & If you have taken more GLUCOPHAGE 1000mg film-coated tablets than indicated: Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately. * Special warnings: Vomiting, abdominal pain accompanied by muscle cramps and/or a general feeling of malaise with severe & fatigue occuring during therapy may be signs of serious destablisation of your diabetes (diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis) & requiring specific treatment. If this occurs, you should stop taking Glucophage