Glucophage 850 mg 30 tablets

Product description: Metformin hydrochloride is used to treat type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise are not sufficient to control blood sugar levels. Effective especially for overweight patients. Do not take metformin hydrochloride if you have: allergy to metformin or any of the ingredients. liver problems. severe kidney impairment. uncontrolled diabetes (severe high blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid weight loss). severe inflammation (lungs, bronchi, kidneys). severe heart failure, recent heart attack, serious circulation problems, or difficulty breathing. drinking large amounts of alcohol. warnings and precautions: risk of lactic acidosis: may cause rare but serious side effects called lactic acidosis, especially if kidneys are not functioning well, or in uncontrolled diabetes, severe infections, liver problems, or dehydration. if symptoms appear: stop the medication immediately and go to the hospital. symptoms of lactic acidosis: vomiting stomach pain muscle cramps extreme fatigue difficulty breathing low body temperature and heartbeat risk of low blood sugar: often occurs when using metformin with other diabetes medications. symptoms include: weakness, dizziness, excessive sweating, palpitations, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating. treat quickly by consuming something containing sugar. possible side effects: tell your doctor if you notice: lactic acidosis nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite changes in taste other medications and metformin hydrochloride: tell your doctor if you use: diuretics pain and anti-inflammatory drugs blood pressure medications beta-2 antagonists (like salbutamol) steroids other diabetes medications how to take metformin hydrochloride: children aged 10 and above and adolescents: starting dose: 500 mg or 850 mg once daily. maximum dose: 2000 mg in 2–3 doses. adults: starting dose: 500 mg or 850 mg twice or three times daily. maximum dose: 3000 mg in 3 doses. storage instructions: keep out of reach of children. do not use after expiration date. product details: brand: Glucophage quantity: 30 tablets product form: tablets product type: tablets