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Mefomin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mefomin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Mefomin also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Mefomin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Mefomin 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.
In addition, Mefomin's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mefomin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mefomin related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Mefomin since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mefomin contraindications section.
Besides this, Mefomin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mefomin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mefomin 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 Mefomin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mefomin safe for pregnant women?
Mefomin has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Mefomin safe during breastfeeding?
Mefomin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Mefomin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Mefomin.
What is the effect of Mefomin on the Kidneys?
Mefomin is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mefomin on the Liver?
Mefomin does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Mefomin on the Heart?
Using Mefomin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Mefomin 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 Mefomin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mefomin habit forming or addictive?
Mefomin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mefomin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mefomin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mefomin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mefomin
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mefomin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mefomin
Consuming Mefomin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Mefomin is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Mefomin type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
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.
Mefomin 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.
Mefomin 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, Mefomin is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Yes, you can take Mefomin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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