Melmet 1000 SR Tablet

Short Description

Melmet 1000 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 PR

Introduction

Melmet 1000 SR Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication 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. It is important to take this medication as advised by your doctor and to monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly.

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Melmet 1000 SR Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Melmet 1000 SR Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Melmet 1000 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

Melmet 1000 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.

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Melmet 1000 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.

You have been prescribed Melmet 1000 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 Melmet 1000 SR Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.