Review the side-effects of Metformin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Diarrhea, vomiting and infection.
Body as a Whole - Accidental injury, headache and infection.
Gastrointestinal - Indigestion and nausea.
Respiratory - Nose inflammation.
Fortamet, Glucophage, Glumetza, Riomet.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Diarrhea, vomiting and infection.
Body as a Whole - Accidental injury, headache and infection.
Gastrointestinal - Indigestion and nausea.
Respiratory - Nose inflammation.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Metformin
Metformin(Fortamet) generic is an oral antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels.Trade Names for Metformin
India :
Glyrep (1000mg) |
Glyrep XL |
G-Met (250mg) |
G-Met (500mg) |
G-Met Forte |
Gremet |
Insumet |
Insumet (850 mg) |
Insumet SR |
Irmet |
K -Met SR |
K -Met SR (1000 mg) |
M -Forlin |
M -Forlin (850 mg) |
Matce (500mg) |
Matee |
Matee (850 mg) |
Matee SR |
Medformin |
Mefinda
International :
Fortamet, Glucophage, Glumetza, Riomet.
