Forminal 1000 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The correct dosage of Forminal 1000 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Forminal 1000 Tablet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Forminal 1000 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Forminal 1000 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Forminal 1000 Tablet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Forminal 1000 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Forminal 1000 Tablet related warnings section.
Forminal 1000 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Forminal 1000 Tablet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other contraindications of Forminal 1000 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Forminal 1000 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Forminal 1000 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Forminal 1000 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Forminal 1000 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Forminal 1000 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Forminal has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Forminal 1000 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Forminal. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Forminal 1000 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Forminal is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Forminal 1000 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Forminal does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Forminal 1000 Tablet on the Heart?
Forminal is not harmful for the heart.
Forminal 1000 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 Forminal 1000 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Forminal 1000 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Forminal 1000 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Forminal 1000 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Forminal 1000 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Forminal 1000 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Forminal 1000 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Forminal 1000 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Forminal 1000 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Forminal 1000 Tablet can be dangerous.
No, you should not take alcohol with Forminal, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Forminal than if you're just taking Forminal. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Forminal 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.
Forminal 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, Forminal is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Forminal increases the sensitivity of insulin, young women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS to help prevent diabetes. A lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition and daily exercise is the most important part of a PCOS treatment plan.
Forminal is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Forminal type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
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