Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR

Short Description

Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR 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 XR

Introduction

Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR 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 complications. It is also used to treat menstruation-related disorders. It is important to take this medicine as advised by your doctor and to monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly.

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. Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR.

Breastfeeding Warning

Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR 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

Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR 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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Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR 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 Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR 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 Metvomin 500mg Tablet XR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.