Diafer Forte Tablet
Manufacturer
East West Pharma
Salt Composition
Metformin (850mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Diafer Forte Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, helping to control blood sugar levels and prevent complications.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Diafer Forte Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide) used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevent serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diafer Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Diafer Forte Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Diafer Forte Tablet to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Diafer Forte Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Prolonged use of Diafer Forte Tablet may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these as you may require supplements. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Diafer Forte Tablet do exactly?
Diafer Forte Tablet helps people with type 2 diabetes by reducing the increased levels of sugar in their blood. It decreases glucose production from the liver and absorption of glucose from the intestine after eating, while also improving the sensitivity of the body's organs and muscles to insulin.
Does Diafer Forte Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Diafer Forte Tablet has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also help those at risk for diabetes lose a modest amount of weight. However, it's essential to consult your doctor before taking this medicine for weight loss purposes.
What are the benefits of taking Diafer Forte Tablet?
Diafer Forte Tablet helps control blood sugar levels by promoting the body's response to insulin made by the pancreas and reducing glucose production from the liver. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, it rarely causes low blood sugar when taken alone.
Can Diafer Forte Tablet make you sleepy?
Diafer Forte Tablet usually doesn't cause sleepiness and is well-tolerated. However, in rare cases, it may lead to sleep disorders or insomnia, possibly due to a serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which can occur if the kidneys are not functioning properly.
How to take Diafer Forte Tablet?
Take Diafer Forte Tablet with or after a meal. Swallow the tablet whole with water. If prescribed one tablet a day, take it in the morning with breakfast. For two tablets a day, take one in the morning and another in the evening. When taking three doses a day, apart from morning and evening, you can take it with lunch. Taking the tablet with meals will help reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, and loss of appetite.
