Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet
Manufacturer
Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd
Salt Composition
Metformin (1000mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ibformin 1GM SR 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 SR
Introduction
Ibformin 1GM SR 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.
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. Ibformin 1GM SR 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 Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ibformin 1GM SR 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
Ibformin 1GM SR 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
Ibformin 1GM SR 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 Ibformin 1GM SR 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 Ibformin 1GM SR 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 Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet do exactly?
Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet is used to control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing glucose production from the liver and absorption of glucose from the intestine, while improving the body's response to insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood and makes it easier for the body to use insulin.
Does Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet has been shown to help with weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also help with weight loss in those at risk for diabetes and in patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin.
What are the benefits of taking Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet?
Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet helps control blood sugar levels, promotes the body's response to insulin, decreases glucose production from the liver and absorption of glucose from the intestine. It also rarely causes low blood sugar, as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin.
Can Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet make you sleepy?
Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, it may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia, especially if you have kidney problems.
How to take Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet?
Take Ibformin 1GM SR Tablet with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets. If your doctor has prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, take one in the morning and other in the evening.
