Metfornom-500 (Metformin 500mg SR) 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. In treating Type 2 diabetes mellitus Metfornom-500 (Metformin 500 mg SR) 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.
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. Regularly taking this medicine with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Safety & Precautions
- Metfornom 500 is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain.
- You should take Metfornom-500 regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit.
- Do not stop taking Metfornom-500 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.
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
