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Met 1000 Tablet SR is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Met 1000 Tablet SR also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Met 1000 Tablet SR depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Met 1000 Tablet SR also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Met 1000 Tablet SR as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Met 1000 Tablet SR are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Met 1000 Tablet SR has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Met 1000 Tablet SR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Met 1000 Tablet SR can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Met 1000 Tablet SR in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Met 1000 Tablet SR contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Met 1000 Tablet SR have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Met 1000 Tablet SR, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Met 1000 Tablet SR is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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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Adult(Female) |
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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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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Met 1000 Tablet SR safe for pregnant women?
Met is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Met 1000 Tablet SR safe during breastfeeding?
Met 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 Met 1000 Tablet SR on the Kidneys?
Met rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Met 1000 Tablet SR on the Liver?
Met may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Met 1000 Tablet SR on the Heart?
Met is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met 1000 Tablet SR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Met 1000 Tablet SR habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Met 1000 Tablet SR has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Met 1000 Tablet SR. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Met 1000 Tablet SR is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Met 1000 Tablet SR is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Met 1000 Tablet SR
It is safe to take Met 1000 Tablet SR with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Met 1000 Tablet SR
Taking alcohol with Met 1000 Tablet SR can be dangerous.
Yes, Met and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
No, Met is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.
No, Met is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
No, Met cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because Met is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).
No, Met is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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