Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR

Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR is an oral diabetes medicine containing metformin 1000 mg in each sustained-release tablet. It belongs to the biguanide class and is used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR is designed for once-daily or other doctor-directed dosing in patients who need a higher-strength metformin tablet for blood sugar control. It is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Metformin helps the body use insulin better and lowers the amount of sugar the liver makes. As a tablet, Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR releases metformin gradually to help keep blood sugar more steady over time.

Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength metformin option compared with Exermet 850 mg Tablet SR. Doctors may choose the 1000 mg strength when a patient has already tolerated metformin and needs a larger tablet strength to simplify dosing or reach the prescribed total daily dose. Because it is a sustained-release tablet, it is meant to release medicine slowly rather than all at once.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines
• Helps improve fasting and overall glucose levels
• Long-term diabetes management

• Swallow the Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it with food or after a meal if your prescriber advises, to reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep your routine consistent.
• Do not change to a lower or higher strength on your own; the tablet strength is part of the prescribed regimen.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the sustained-release instructions exactly, since altering the tablet can affect how metformin is released.

Each Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR provides 1000 mg of metformin. The tablet may be taken once daily or in another schedule your doctor prescribes, depending on your blood sugar needs and how you respond to treatment. The maximum daily dose of metformin varies by patient and formulation, so your doctor should decide the exact dose and whether this 1000 mg strength is appropriate for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metformin may include:

• Diarrhea, which may be less severe with SR tablets but can still occur
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or bloating
• Gas
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Mild headache

• Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength tablet, so do not start or increase it unless a doctor has reviewed your diabetes treatment.
• Do not crush or split the sustained-release tablet, because that can change how the medicine is released.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since alcohol can raise the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of lactic acidosis.
• Use caution if you are dehydrated, have vomiting or diarrhea, or are going for surgery or imaging with contrast dye.
• Monitor your blood sugar as directed, especially if Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR is used with insulin or sulfonylureas.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery if your blood sugar is low or if you feel dizzy or weak.

• Alcohol
• Iodinated contrast dye used for some CT or X-ray scans
• Other diabetes medicines such as insulin or sulfonylureas
• Certain drugs that affect kidney function, including some diuretics or NSAIDs
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate

Store Exermet 1000 mg Tablet SR in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.