Description

Composition :

Active ingredient : Metformin Hydrochloride Sustained Release (SR) Tablets IP.

Strength : Please confirm the exact strength (500mg, 750mg,or 1000mg)from the product strip or carton.

Dosage form : Sustained-release tablets.

Metformin SR is available in different strength, so the exact composition of Gamformin-SR should be verified from its packaging.

MRP : 234 Rs.

DESCRIPTION :

Gamformin-SR contains metformin hydrochloride in a sustained-release formulation. It is an oral antidiabetic medicine used to help control blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The sustained-release formulation releases the medicine gradually over time.

INDICATIONS :

Gamformin-SR may be prescribed for :

Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Control of elevated blood glucose levels.

Improvement of blood glucose control alongside a balanced diet and regular exercise.

HOW IT WORKS :

Metformin works through three main actions :

Reduces glucose production :

Decreases the amount of glucose produced by the liver.

Improves insulin sensitivity : Helps the body’s tissues use insulin more effectively.

Reduces glucose absorption : Reduces the amount of glucose absorbed from the intestine.

The sustained-release formulation releases metformin gradually, helping maintain its effects over a longer period.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

Use only under medical supervision.

Take the medicine according to your doctor’s instructions.

Take it with food if directed to help reduce stomach-related side effects.

Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and loss of appetite.

Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.

Metformin can rarely cause a serious condition called lactic acidosis.

Do not crush or chew sustained-release tablets unless the product instructions specifically permit it.

Keep out of reach of children and store according to the packaging instructions.