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Diafer Forte Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The right dosage of Diafer Forte Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Diafer Forte Tablet are Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Diafer Forte Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Diafer Forte Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Diafer Forte Tablet's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Diafer Forte Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Diafer Forte Tablet related warnings section.
Diafer Forte Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Diafer Forte Tablet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other contraindications of Diafer Forte Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Diafer Forte Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Diafer Forte Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Diafer Forte Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Diafer Forte Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Diafer rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Diafer Forte Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Diafer 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.
What is the effect of Diafer Forte Tablet on the Kidneys?
Diafer is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diafer Forte Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Diafer on the liver.
What is the effect of Diafer Forte Tablet on the Heart?
Using Diafer does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Diafer Forte Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diafer Forte Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diafer Forte Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Diafer Forte Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Diafer Forte Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Diafer Forte Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Diafer Forte Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Diafer Forte Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Diafer Forte Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diafer Forte Tablet
Consuming Diafer Forte Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Diafer helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Diafer is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Yes, you can take Diafer with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.
Yes, Diafer can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.
Diafer works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.
Lactic acidosis associated with Diafer treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Diafer induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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