Diabetmin 500 mg

Indication

Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. May be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic agents.

Ingredients

• Metformin HCl 500 mg

Direction

For oral use. Refer to package insert for dosage and other information. Keep out of reach of children.

Side effects

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if side effects occur. Common: gastrointestinal effects (nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea). Rare but serious: lactic acidosis. Stop and seek medical attention if signs of lactic acidosis appear.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Stop if allergic reaction or unusual symptoms occur. Not recommended in patients with renal impairment
• hepatic failure
• or conditions predisposing to hypoxia. Discontinue before contrast media procedures.