Product introduction
Etformin 500mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevents serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.
Etformin 500mg Tablet is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor recommends it. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite. Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it, as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Uses of Etformin Tablet
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Benefits of Etformin Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking Etformin 500mg Tablet regularly, along with proper diet and exercise, will help you live a normal, healthy life.
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Side effects of Etformin Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Etformin
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
How to use Etformin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Etformin 500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Etformin Tablet works
Etformin 500mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin. In PCOS, Etformin 500mg Tablet improves insulin sensitivity, lowering insulin and androgen levels and restoring ovulation and menstrual regularity. Reducing insulin resistance helps manage acne, excess hair growth, weight, and diabetes risk, making it effective for both metabolic and reproductive symptoms.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Etformin 500mg Tablet
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etformin 500mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etformin 500mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
SAFE
Etformin 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Etformin 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Etformin 500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Etformin 500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Etformin 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Etformin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Etformin 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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