Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet

Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet contains 1000 mg of metformin hydrochloride in each extended-release tablet. It belongs to the biguanide class and is used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This medicine is taken by mouth and is typically used along with diet and exercise to improve glucose control. Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Metformin in this tablet helps reduce the amount of sugar your liver makes and releases into the blood. It also helps your body respond better to insulin, so glucose can move from the blood into your cells more effectively.

Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is generally suited for people who have already been assessed by a doctor and need a larger metformin dose. Because it is an SR tablet, the medicine is released more slowly than an immediate-release tablet, which may help with steadier blood sugar control and may reduce stomach upset for some patients. A prescriber may choose Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet to simplify dosing when a patient needs this higher strength.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Used with diet and exercise
• May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines
• Helps improve fasting and after-meal glucose levels

• Swallow Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it with a meal or just after eating to help lessen stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day if possible.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
• If your doctor changes your dose, follow the new instructions exactly because this is a 1000 mg tablet.
• If you notice the tablet shell in your stool, this can happen with some extended-release tablets and is usually not harmful.

Each Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet provides 1000 mg of metformin in an extended-release form. The dose and how often you take it depend on your blood sugar, kidney function, and how well you tolerate the medicine; some patients take it once daily, while others may be told to take it twice daily. The exact maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor, and it should not be changed on your own.

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 frequent with SR tablets but can still happen
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or bloating
• Gas
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste

• This is a higher-strength metformin tablet, so it should only be used as prescribed by a clinician who has reviewed your kidney function and diabetes plan.
• Do not use Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet if you have severe kidney problems or a condition that raises the risk of lactic acidosis unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, liver disease, recent serious infection, or dehydration.
• If you are scheduled for imaging with iodinated contrast, ask your doctor whether to stop metformin temporarily.
• Because this is an extended-release tablet, do not crush or chew it before driving or exercise; take it exactly as directed and be aware of dizziness or low blood sugar if used with other diabetes medicines.
• If used with insulin or a sulfonylurea, the risk of low blood sugar can be higher.

• Alcohol
• Iodinated contrast dye used for CT or angiogram procedures
• Insulin and sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
• Certain medicines that can affect kidneys or hydration, including some diuretics and NSAIDs
• Cimetidine and other drugs that may raise metformin levels

Store Metford 1000 mg SR Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.