Name: Tormin
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Tormin is an oral antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels.

Tormin Tablet Trio Remedies Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Metformin	₹ 12.00 500mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Tormin (Metformin) from Trio Remedies Pvt. Ltd.

Drug Name : Metformin

Metformin(Fortamet) generic Tormin is an oral antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Tormin may be prescribed

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Dose is based on patient’s condition. The recommended dose is 0.5 to 2.5mg in divided doses.

Side effects of Tormin

Most Common : Diarrhea, vomiting and infection.

Body as a Whole : Accidental injury, headache and infection.

Gastrointestinal : Indigestion and nausea.

Respiratory : Nose inflammation.

How to use Tormin?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

When Should Tormin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (high blood glucose with the presence of ketones in the urine), kidney disease and hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Tormin

It may cause dizziness, do not drink alcohol beverages while taking this medication.

It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of water to avoid this problem.

Monitor blood sugar regularly.

Take your food properly; otherwise it will lead to low blood sugar.

Caution needed in elderly patients, children, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Other Precautions for Tormin

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Tormin

Store it at room temperature.

Schedule : G Drugs that are to be used only under medical supervision.

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