G Met Forte Tablet
Manufacturer
East West Pharma
Salt Composition
Metformin (850mg)
Key Information
Short Description
G Met Forte Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women. It helps control blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications of diabetes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
G Met 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 prevent serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women. G Met Forte Tablet is to be taken with food and in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
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. G Met Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with G Met Forte Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
G Met Forte Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Pregnancy Warning
G Met Forte Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Interacting Medicines
Ketotifen Amiloride Beclometasone Betamethasone
How it works
G Met 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 G Met 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 G Met Forte Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
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Frequently asked questions
What does G Met Forte Tablet do exactly?
G Met Forte Tablet is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing glucose production from the liver and absorption of glucose from the intestine, while also improving the body's sensitivity to insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood and enables the body to respond better to its natural insulin.
Does G Met Forte Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, G Met Forte Tablet has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. However, it's essential to consult with your doctor before taking this medication for weight loss purposes only.
What are the benefits of taking G Met Forte Tablet?
G Met Forte Tablet helps control blood sugar levels by promoting the body's response to insulin made by the pancreas, decreasing glucose production from the liver, and absorption from the intestines. It also rarely causes low blood sugar when taken alone.
Can G Met Forte Tablet make you sleepy?
G Met Forte Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness but may occasionally lead to sleep disorders or insomnia. However, a rare and serious side effect called lactic acidosis can occur if your kidneys are not functioning properly. Consult with your doctor if you experience drowsiness or fatigue while taking this medication.
How to take G Met Forte Tablet?
Take G Met Forte Tablet with or after a meal, and swallow the tablet whole without crushing or chewing it. If prescribed one tablet a day, take it in the morning; for two tablets daily, take one in the morning and one at dinner time. When taking three doses, you can have it with lunch apart from morning and evening.
What does G Met Forte Tablet do exactly?
G Met Forte Tablet is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing glucose production from the liver, absorption of glucose from the intestine, while also improving sensitivity to insulin. This enables the body to respond better to its natural insulin and improves glucose uptake.
Does G Met Forte Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, G Met Forte Tablet has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. However, it's essential to consult with your doctor before taking this medication for weight loss purposes only.
What are the benefits of taking G Met Forte Tablet?
G Met Forte Tablet helps control blood sugar levels by promoting the body's response to insulin made by the pancreas, decreasing glucose production from the liver, and absorption from the intestines. It also rarely causes low blood sugar when taken alone.
Can G Met Forte Tablet make you sleepy?
G Met Forte Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness but may occasionally lead to sleep disorders or insomnia. However, a rare and serious side effect called lactic acidosis can occur if your kidneys are not functioning properly. Consult with your doctor if you experience drowsiness or fatigue while taking this medication.
How to take G Met Forte Tablet?
Take G Met Forte Tablet with or after a meal, and swallow the tablet whole without crushing or chewing it. If prescribed one tablet a day, take it in the morning; for two tablets daily, take one in the morning and one at dinner time. When taking three doses, you can have it with lunch apart from morning and evening.
