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Comet 500 mg

Tablet

Generic: Metformin

ACME

Therapeutic Class: Biguanide (Oral Antidiabetic)

Indications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Pharmacology

Metformin lowers blood glucose by reducing glucose production in the liver, decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose and improving the sensitivity of muscle and fat to insulin. It does not stimulate insulin secretion, so used alone it rarely causes hypoglycaemia.

Dosage & Administration

1 tablet 2 times daily with meal.

Side Effects

Nausea, diarrhea, metallic taste.

Precautions & Warnings

Check kidney function before and during treatment. Stop temporarily before iodinated contrast examinations, major surgery, and during severe infection or dehydration. Avoid excessive alcohol.

Contraindications

Severe renal impairment, diabetic ketoacidosis or other metabolic acidosis, conditions causing tissue hypoxia (acute heart failure, recent heart attack, shock, respiratory failure), severe hepatic impairment, alcoholism and hypersensitivity to metformin.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.