D Met 250 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

D Met 250 Tablet Information

D Met 250 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The correct dosage of D Met 250 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of D Met 250 Tablet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of D Met 250 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of D Met 250 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, D Met 250 Tablet's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to D Met 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

D Met 250 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the D Met 250 Tablet contraindications section.

Drug reaction of D Met 250 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for D Met 250 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

D Met Benefits & Uses
D Met Dosage & How to Take
D Met Side Effects
D Met Related Warnings
D Met Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about D Met
D Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

D Met 250 Tablet Benefits & Uses

D Met 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

D Met 250 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

D Met 250 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of D Met 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from D Met.

Mild
Is the use of D Met 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

D Met can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of D Met 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?

D Met is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of D Met 250 Tablet on the Liver?

D Met does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of D Met 250 Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of D Met for the heart.

Safe

D Met 250 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take D Met 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about D Met 250 Tablet

Is this D Met 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that D Met 250 Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking D Met 250 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

D Met 250 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, D Met 250 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

D Met 250 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and D Met 250 Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with D Met 250 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and D Met 250 Tablet

Taking D Met 250 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about D Met 250 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take D Met with a beta-blocker?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take D Met with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of D Met and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is D Met safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, D Met is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

Question over 5 years ago

Does D Met cause stomach ulcers?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, D Met commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take D Met with your meal and increase the dose gradually.

Question over 5 years ago

What are the long term effects of D Met?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.

Question over 5 years ago

How long should I take D Met for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

D Met can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.