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Metdot-500 SR Tablet Substitute
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Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
METFORMIN-500MG
Uses:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Medicinal Benefits:
Metdot-500 SR Tablet plays a vital role in managing diabetes and achieving good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body. Metdot-500 SR Tablet does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia. Unlike other anti-diabetic therapies like sulfonylureas or insulin, Metdot-500 SR Tablet does not cause weight gain but may cause modest weight loss. In the prediabetic condition, Metdot-500 SR Tablet is the only recommended treatment available. Metdot-500 SR Tablet also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (Diabetic Nephropathy), blindness (Diabetic Retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (Diabetic Neuropathy) or even loss of foot! Metdot-500 SR Tablet also helps to reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
FAQs
Yes, Metdot-500 SR Tablet can cause the minor upset of stomach. However, do not stop taking it. Discuss with your doctor in case of severe stomach upset.
Yes, initial treatment with Metdot-500 SR Tablet is known to cause weight loss. However, if you experience excessive weight loss while on treatment with Metdot-500 SR Tablet , inform your doctor without any delay. There is a possibility that your dosage needs to be adjusted.
Usually taking Metdot-500 SR Tablet does not cause constipation. However, some people may experience flatulence, stomach pain and constipation while on Metdot-500 SR Tablet . In case you experience discomfort, speak with your doctor.
Yes. If you are taking Insulin regularly you need to consult Doctor before taking Metformin.
If you forget to take Metdot-500 SR Tablet , do NOT take a double dose to make up for your forgotten dose. Taking overdose might cause your sugar level to fall down rapidly. Try to take the next dose at the usual time.
Do not take excessive alcohol while taking Metformin, as this may increase the risk of a life-threatening condition called as lactic acidosis (too much of lactic acid in the body) which causes symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, muscle pain, fast, shallow breathing etc.
Contact your doctor before having an X-ray or scan which involves the use of the injection of contrast materials that contain iodine into your bloodstream as it may affect your kidney function.
Your doctor will decide when you must stop and when to restart your treatment with Metdot-500 SR Tablet before and after the surgery.
No. Metformin is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes also called as 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes'.
