Panfor SR 500 mg

Indication

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, as an adjunct to diet and exercise, to improve blood glucose control in adults.

Ingredients

• Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (sustained release)

Direction

Take by mouth once daily with the evening meal, or as directed by the physician. Swallow whole; do not chew or crush the tablet. The dose is adjusted gradually according to blood glucose.

Side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain or loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Vitamin B12 deficiency with long
• term use
• Rarely lactic acidosis (a serious condition requiring urgent care)
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• and stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction or unusual symptoms occur.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• do not exceed the prescribed dose
• Do not use in severe kidney impairment
• severe liver disease
• or conditions causing low oxygen or dehydration
• Stop temporarily before iodinated contrast studies or major surgery as advised by a doctor
• Avoid excessive alcohol
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• and stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction or unusual symptoms occur.