MF 850 mg Tablet

MF 850 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 850 mg of metformin in each tablet. It belongs to the biguanide class of diabetes medicines and is used to help manage type 2 diabetes. MF 850 mg Tablet helps lower blood sugar when used along with diet and exercise, and it is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Metformin in MF 850 mg Tablet helps reduce the amount of sugar your liver releases and makes your body respond better to insulin. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to help control blood sugar over time.

MF 850 mg Tablet is a higher-strength metformin tablet, so it is generally chosen for people whose doctor has already decided they need more than a lower starting dose. Compared with lower-strength metformin tablets, this 850 mg form can reduce the number of tablets needed each day, but it may also make stomach side effects more noticeable in some people, especially when treatment is first started or the dose is increased. Because it is a full-strength prescription tablet, the exact schedule should be individualized by a clinician.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• May be used with other diabetes medicines
• Helps improve long-term glucose control

• Swallow MF 850 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is safe for your specific tablet.
• Take it with meals to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the number of doses per day depends on your treatment plan and kidney function.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use MF 850 mg Tablet to treat sudden high blood sugar symptoms or as a substitute for insulin if your doctor has prescribed insulin.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because type 2 diabetes often has no symptoms.

Each MF 850 mg Tablet provides 850 mg of metformin per tablet. This strength may be taken once daily or divided into 2 to 3 doses per day depending on your prescription, and the maximum daily amount is determined by your doctor based on your response and kidney function. Do not change the dose on your own, because MF 850 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and may need careful adjustment.

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
• Gas
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Vomiting, which may be more likely when starting or increasing an 850 mg dose

• MF 850 mg Tablet should be used only for type 2 diabetes, not type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Higher-strength metformin can cause more GI upset, so taking it with food is important.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of lactic acidosis.
• You may need blood sugar and kidney function checks while using MF 850 mg Tablet.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if your blood sugar is low or if you feel weak or dizzy.
• Tell your clinician before surgery or imaging tests that use iodinated contrast.

• Alcohol
• Iodinated contrast dye for CT or angiography
• Other diabetes medicines such as insulin or sulfonylureas
• Medicines that can affect kidney function, including some diuretics and NSAIDs
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate

Store MF 850 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.