Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR Information

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes. Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR is Unknown for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR in conditions like Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR contraindications section.

Besides this, Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Gluformin G Benefits & Uses
Gluformin G Dosage & How to Take
Gluformin G Side Effects
Gluformin G Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Gluformin G with Other Drugs
Gluformin G Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gluformin G
Gluformin G Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR Benefits & Uses

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR 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: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Glimepiride (2 mg)/ Metformin (1000 mg), dose may increase or decrease as per blood glucose level
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Glimepiride (1 mg)/ Metformin (500 mg), dose may increase as per blood glucose level

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR Related Warnings

Is the use of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Gluformin G on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR safe during breastfeeding?

Gluformin G does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR on the Kidneys?

Gluformin G may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Gluformin G. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Gluformin G only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR on the Heart?

Gluformin G has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR with Other Drugs

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Miconazole

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Rifampicin

Mild

Fluconazole

Diclofenac

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR

Is this Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR with alcohol will be.

Unknown