Metfotime: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metfotime Benefits & Uses

Metfotime is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Metfotime 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

Metfotime Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metfotime is used -

Severe

Blurred vision

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Altered taste
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia

Common

Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating

Metfotime Related Warnings

Is the use of Metfotime safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Metfotime has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Metfotime safe during breastfeeding?

Metfotime 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 Metfotime on the Kidneys?

Using Metfotime does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Metfotime on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Metfotime on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Metfotime on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Metfotime for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Metfotime with Other Drugs

Metfotime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Metfotime Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metfotime 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 Metfotime

Is this Metfotime habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Metfotime is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Metfotime does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Metfotime only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Metfotime is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Metfotime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metfotime

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Metfotime, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Metfotime

Consuming Metfotime with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Metfotime

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Metfotime help in weight loss?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Metfotime 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, Metfotime is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Metfotime work?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Metfotime 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Metfotime with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Metfotime 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Metfotime cause stomach ulcers?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Metfotime commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Metfotime with your meal and increase the dose gradually.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Metfotime increase lactic acidosis?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Metfotime 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 Metfotime induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.