Glucophage 500 mg

Indication

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially in overweight patients, when diet and exercise alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control.

Ingredients

• Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician. Tablets should be taken with or after meals. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Side effects

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you experience any adverse effects. Stop use and seek medical attention if signs of lactic acidosis (weakness
• difficulty breathing
• unusual sleepiness) occur.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Prescription only medicine. Contraindicated in renal impairment
• hepatic impairment
• and conditions predisposing to lactic acidosis. Keep out of reach of children.