Metfor 500 mg Tablet

Metfor 500 mg Tablet is a metformin medicine used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Each tablet contains 500 mg of metformin, a biguanide antidiabetic drug. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control. Metfor 500 mg Tablet is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Metformin helps reduce the amount of sugar your liver makes and helps your body use insulin more effectively. In tablet form, Metfor 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and gradually works to lower fasting and after-meal blood sugar levels.

Metfor 500 mg Tablet is the standard tablet strength and is often used when a doctor wants a flexible, lower-dose start or a maintenance dose that can be adjusted over time. Because there are no lower or higher strengths in our range, this 500 mg tablet is the single available option and may be taken as part of a doctor-directed dosing plan based on blood sugar response and tolerability. Some people do better starting at this strength because it can be easier on the stomach than larger doses taken all at once.

• Type 2 diabetes
• Blood sugar control
• Add-on therapy with diet and exercise
• Doctor-directed long-term diabetes management

• Swallow Metfor 500 mg Tablet with a full glass of water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically says it is safe to do so.
• Take it with meals to help reduce stomach upset, especially when starting treatment.
• Take it at the same time each day so your blood sugar control stays consistent.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your prescribed diet and exercise plan, because Metfor 500 mg Tablet works best as part of a full diabetes program.

Each Metfor 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of metformin per tablet. Depending on your blood sugar levels and how well you tolerate it, a doctor may prescribe it once daily, twice daily, or more often in divided doses; the total daily dose is set by the prescriber and should not be changed on your own. The exact maximum dose varies by patient and by clinical need, so your doctor will decide what is safe for you.

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

Common side effects of Metformin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Loss of appetite
• Gas or bloating
• Metallic taste
• Mild weakness

• Do not use Metfor 500 mg Tablet for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because metformin may not be safe if kidney function is reduced.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can raise the risk of a serious metformin side effect called lactic acidosis.
• Use caution if you have heart failure, liver disease, severe infection, or dehydration.
• If you are scheduled for an X-ray or scan with iodinated contrast, your doctor may tell you to stop metformin temporarily.
• Metfor 500 mg Tablet can cause low blood sugar when used with insulin or sulfonylureas, so watch for shaking, sweating, or dizziness.
• Use caution when driving if you feel unwell, weak, or have symptoms of low blood sugar.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glyburide
• Alcohol
• Iodinated contrast dye used for certain imaging tests
• Cimetidine or other medicines that can affect metformin removal

Store Metfor 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.