D Met 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

D Met 500 Tablet Information

D Met 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The optimal dosage of D Met 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of D Met 500 Tablet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed D Met 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of D Met 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, D Met 500 Tablet's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if D Met 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the D Met 500 Tablet related warnings section.

D Met 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid D Met 500 Tablet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Some other conditions that can be affected by D Met 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for D Met 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for D Met 500 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
Severe Interaction of D Met with Other Drugs
D Met Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about D Met
D Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

D Met 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

D Met 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

D Met 500 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 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of D Met 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from D Met.

Mild
Is the use of D Met 500 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 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

D Met is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of D Met 500 Tablet on the Liver?

D Met does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of D Met 500 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of D Met 500 Tablet with Other Drugs

D Met 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

D Met 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take D Met 500 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 500 Tablet

Is this D Met 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that D Met 500 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 500 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

D Met 500 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 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

D Met 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and D Met 500 Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with D Met 500 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and D Met 500 Tablet

Taking D Met 500 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about D Met 500 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.