MR Met 1000 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mr Met Benefits & Uses

Mr Met is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Mr Met 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

Mr Met Related Warnings

Is the use of Mr Met safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from MR Met.

Mild
Is the use of Mr Met safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of MR Met. If you see any side effects, stop taking MR Met immediately and talk to your doctor. Take MR Met again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mr Met on the Kidneys?

Using MR Met does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mr Met on the Liver?

MR Met does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Mr Met on the Heart?

Using MR Met does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Mr Met with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Mr Met Contraindications

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

Is this Mr Met habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Mr Met is addictive.

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

Mr Met will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Mr Met is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Mr Met is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Mr Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mr Met

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Mr Met and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Mr Met

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Mr Met as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Mr Met

Question over 5 years ago

How does MR Met help in weight loss?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take MR Met with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, MR Met 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

How long should I take MR Met for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

MR Met 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take alcohol with MR Met?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, you should not take alcohol with MR Met, 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 MR Met than if you're just taking MR Met. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.

Question over 5 years ago

Does MR Met cause sweating?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, MR Met can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that MR Met causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of MR Met may need to be adjusted.