Formet 1gm Tablet SR

Formet 1gm Tablet SR is a prescription medicine that treats type 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains metformin, a biguanide oral anti-diabetic medication that lowers blood sugar levels. It is often prescribed with insulin and a healthy diet to help manage hyperglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes. It also prevents complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, neuropathy and retinopathy.

Formet 1gm Tablet SR should be taken with food to prevent gastric upset and nausea. It is best to take it regularly and at the same time each day till the prescribed duration. It is important for you to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor since your lifestyle plays a crucial role in controlling type 2 diabetes.

Side effects of Formet 1gm Tablet SR include diarrhoea, flatulence (gas), headache, fatigue, heartburn, nausea, constipation and a metallic taste in the mouth. They typically last for a short period and usually go away on their own. Contact your healthcare provider if the problems persist or worsen.

Formet 1gm Tablet SR is contraindicated (unsafe) for people with a history of myocardial infarction, chronic heart failure, kidney or liver diseases, B12 deficiency, alcoholism and allergies to biguanides like metformin. Let your doctor know of any health conditions you might have. Generally, this drug is considered safe for most people.

Formet 1gm Tablet SR is used to treat, manage and prevent type 2 diabetes, aka adult-onset diabetes. This condition is characterised by the body’s reduced response to insulin and high blood sugar levels. This medication is often prescribed with insulin, diet and workout programs to help manage hyperglycemia (high blood glucose level). This medicine is not prescribed for people with type 1 diabetes.

Formet 1gm Tablet SR contains metformin, a biguanide oral anti-diabetic medication that treats diabetes by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed in the intestines, lowering the glucose production in the liver and increasing the body's response to insulin, the hormone which lowers blood glucose levels. Metformin is preferred over other anti-diabetic medicines since it doesn’t cause weight gain.

Additionally, metformin can be used to treat polycystic ovary syndrome by increasing the body's sensitivity to the hormone insulin. It is usually recommended for women with high body mass index.

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