Metford 850 mg Tablet

Metford 850 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 850 mg of metformin in each tablet. It belongs to the biguanide class of antihyperglycemic medicines and is used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Metford 850 mg Tablet is not insulin, but it can be used alone or with other diabetes medicines as part of a treatment plan that also includes diet and exercise.

How it works: Metformin in Metford 850 mg Tablet helps the body use insulin more effectively and lowers the amount of sugar the liver releases into the blood. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed to work steadily over time, helping improve blood sugar control throughout the day.

Metford 850 mg Tablet is a higher-strength metformin tablet compared with Metford 500 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen for people who have already been assessed by a doctor and need a stronger single-tablet dose. This strength may reduce the number of tablets needed each day, but it is not the usual starting strength for everyone and should be used only as directed because metformin can cause stomach side effects, especially when doses are increased.

• Type 2 diabetes management
• Lowering fasting blood sugar
• Improving overall glucose control
• Used with diet and exercise
• May be used with other antidiabetic medicines

• Swallow Metford 850 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it with meals or right after eating to help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to make it easier to remember.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you; the 850 mg strength is not intended to be changed on your own.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose—do not double up.

Each Metford 850 mg Tablet provides 850 mg of metformin. This strength may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on your doctor’s instructions, and the maximum daily amount depends on your total treatment plan, kidney function, and how you respond to therapy. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, the doctor decides the dose and any increases for this specific product.

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 bloating
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Vomiting
• These stomach side effects may be more noticeable when starting or increasing the 850 mg strength

• Metford 850 mg Tablet should be used carefully in people with kidney problems because metformin can build up in the body.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since alcohol can increase the risk of serious side effects including lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, liver disease, dehydration, severe infection, or recent surgery.
• This higher-strength tablet may cause more stomach upset than lower-strength tablets in some people, especially at the start.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if your blood sugar may be low or if you feel weak or dizzy.
• Tell your healthcare provider before any imaging test with iodinated contrast dye.
• Do not use this medicine to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Alcohol
• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
• Iodinated contrast agents used for some imaging tests
• Certain medicines that can affect kidney function, such as some diuretics or NSAIDs

Store Metford 850 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip/box of 10 tablets until use.