Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR 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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Is the use of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR safe for pregnant women?
Metsmall rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR safe during breastfeeding?
Metsmall 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 Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR on the Kidneys?
Metsmall does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Metsmall on the liver.
What is the effect of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR on the Heart?
Metsmall is completely safe for the heart.
Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR 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 Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR
There is no information on the effects of taking Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR
Taking Metsmall 1000 Tablet SR with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Metsmall should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.
Yes, Metsmall can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Metsmall 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 Metsmall may need to be adjusted.
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.
Yes, Metsmall commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Metsmall with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Lactic acidosis associated with Metsmall 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 Metsmall induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826