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Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. The section on Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR 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 Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Gluformin I.
Is the use of Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR safe during breastfeeding?
Gluformin I 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 Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR on the Kidneys?
Gluformin I does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR on the Liver?
Gluformin I does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR on the Heart?
Gluformin I is completely safe for the heart.
Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR 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 Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR habit forming or addictive?
Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR
Consuming Gluformin I 0.5g Tablet PR with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Gluformin I can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.
Gluformin I should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.
Gluformin I is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Gluformin I type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Yes, you can take Gluformin I 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.
Gluformin I is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826