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Zoform-SR 500 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.
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Zoform-SR 500 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 thus prevent serious complications of diabetes.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Zoform-SR 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Works by lowering glucose production in the liver.Delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines.Increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin
You have been prescribed Zoform-SR 500 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 Zoform-SR 500 Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis Prolonged use of Zoform-SR 500 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