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Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets 15's, Pack of 15 TabletS
Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets 15's, Pack of 15 TabletS
Written By Sunny S , MBBS
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
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Synonym :

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

METFORMIN-1000MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
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Author Details

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Written By

Sunny S

MBBS

Hari Kumar

Reviewed By

Hari Kumar

MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:28 AM IST

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advisable not to consume alcohol along with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets to avoid unpleasant side-effects like lactic acidosis.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets is not recommended during pregnancy. However, your doctor may prescribe it for you during pregnancy if he/she feels that the benefit to you outweighs the risk. You should not take Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets without doctor's advice.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets is not recommended if you are breast-feeding or if you are planning to breast-feed your baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets monotherapy (the treatment of a disease with a single drug) does not cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and therefore has no effect on the ability to drive or to use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending on your renal functions. Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets is not recommended in severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is therefore important if you're taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets .

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets is not recommended for children below 10 years of age. For children above 10 years, dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.594.pdf
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK518983/
  3. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/594/pil#grefAmerican Diabetes Association - Diabetes Care 2020 Jan; 43(Supplement 1): S183-S192.
  4. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc20-S014

About Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets belongs to a group of anti-diabetic medicines called biguanides used in the treatment of diabetes. It helps to lower the increased blood glucose level in type 2 diabetes patients. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong disorder that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin produced is unable to perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It is the first-line therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes. Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets restores the body's response to insulin, decreases the amount of blood sugar produced by the liver, and delays the absorption of sugar by the stomach or intestines. Besides, Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets has off-label usage in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) where it helps normalize the menstruation cycle by restoring the body's hormonal balance, lowers blood sugar levels, and stimulates ovulation. 

Usually, Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets does not cause very significant side effects. Common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, or a metallic taste in the mouth. In very rare cases, it may cause a condition known as lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the body) with symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, muscle pain, etc. Your sugar level may go down while taking this medicine with heavy exercise, drinking excessive alcohol, or skipping meals. Talk to the doctor about any of the health conditions listed above that may require urgent medical treatment.

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets works best when coupled with a healthy lifestyle like losing weight if you are overweight (BMI >25), eating fewer calories (low fat and sugary food), and being more physically active (at least 150 min of activity every week).

Uses of Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Medicinal Benefits

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets 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. Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia. Unlike other anti-diabetic therapies like sulfonylureas or insulin, Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets does not cause weight gain but may cause modest weight loss. In the prediabetic condition, Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets is the only recommended treatment available. Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets 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! Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets also helps to reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. 

Directions for Use

Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets should be taken with meals to help reduce stomach or bowel side effects or as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets with a full glass of water.

Side Effects of Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets

  • Digestive problems
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite

Drug Warnings

Some diabetic patients taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets may develop a serious condition called lactic acidosis. In lactic acidosis, there is too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood. So, your liver and kidney proper functioning is required for the elimination of excess lactic acid from the blood. You should not take metformin if you have kidney disease, as measured by a blood test. Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets may lower vitamin B-12 levels, so try to have blood test annual blood and vitamin. Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets , when used with insulin, may extremely lower the blood sugar level. So, the doctor may lower the dose of insulin.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetforminIomeprol
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MetforminIopromide
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MetforminIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Iomeprol with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIopromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Iopromide with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Iopromide with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIobenzamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets and Iobenzamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Iobenzamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopentol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Iopentol with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Iopentol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIobitridol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets and Iobitridol can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Iobitridol is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. Please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoglicic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Ioglicic acid with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Ioglicic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIodixanol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Iodixanol with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Iodixanol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIopydol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Iopydol with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Iopydol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoversol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Ioversol with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Ioversol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIocetamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets:
Co-administration of Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets and Iocetamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tablets with Iocetamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Keep taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets  even if you think your blood sugar levels are under control. If you miss a dose, do not take a larger dose, consult your treating physician for advice. 
  • Take short frequent meals, avoid prolonged fasting when taking Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets . Beware of symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) which include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination etc. Whenever you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms, immediately consume 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar and also get in touch with your physician. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially during long travels. 
  • It is always better that your physician knows about any underlying conditions like kidney disease or liver disease, prior heart attack, alcohol intake, etc before the doctor prescribes you Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets .
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while on Formin-SR 1000 mg Tabblets  as it increases the risk of hypoglycaemia (decrease in blood sugar which might be fatal in some cases) and lactic acidosis (when the lactic acid increases in the body which impacts the functioning of various organs in the body).
  • Try to quit smoking and reduce intake of carbohydrate rich food like potato, rice, mangoes, bread, sugar etc.
  • Remember, lifestyle modifications are the most important step in controlling blood sugar levels.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Invest at least 150 min of your week in moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week. 
  • Losing weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replacing refined carbohydrates-containing foods with whole grain foods and increasing intake of fruits and veggies and other fiber enriched foods. 
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil. 
  • Avoid taking too much stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes or meditation or yoga.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yogurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.). 
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

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