Metaphor tablets 850 mg No. 30

Metafor tablets are indicated for:

Composition

Contraindication

Method of application

The usual starting dose is 500 mg or 850 mg (Metaphora®, film-coated tablets, 500 mg or 850 mg) 2-3 times daily with or after meals.

After 10-15 days, the dose should be adjusted according to the results of serum glucose measurements.

Slowly increasing the dose helps reduce side effects from the digestive tract.

Application features

Pregnant women

When planning a pregnancy, as well as in the event of pregnancy, it is recommended to use insulin, not metformin, to treat diabetes to maintain blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible, in order to reduce the risk of fetal malformations.

Children

The drug Metafora® should be used to treat children aged 10 years and older.

Drivers

Metformin monotherapy does not affect the reaction rate when driving or operating other mechanisms, since the drug does not cause hypoglycemia. However, caution should be exercised when using metformin in combination with other hypoglycemic agents (sulfonylureas, insulin or meglitinides) due to the risk of hypoglycemia.

Overdose

When using the drug in a dose of 85 g, hypoglycemia was not observed. However, in this case, the development of lactic acidosis was observed. A significant excess of the metformin dose or concomitant risk factors can cause the occurrence of lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis is an emergency and should be treated in a hospital. The most effective measure for removing lactate and metformin from the body is hemodialysis.

Side effects

The most common adverse reactions at the beginning of treatment are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lack of appetite.

Interaction

Alcohol intoxication is associated with an increased risk of lactic acidosis, especially in the presence of starvation, malnutrition, or liver failure.

Storage conditions

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

Shelf life - 2 years.