Almetfor 500 Tablets (15'S) (15'S) Metformin 500 Mg By Alkem1

What is it used for?
Metformin 500 mg is mainly used to help control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may be used alone or with other diabetes medicines, along with a suitable diet and physical activity.

How does it work?
It reduces the amount of glucose made by the liver and helps the body use insulin more effectively. This lowers blood sugar levels.

How to take/use it
Take it exactly as prescribed, usually with or after food to reduce stomach upset. Swallow the tablet as directed and do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

Common side effects
Nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain or discomfort, gas, reduced appetite, and a metallic taste may occur, especially when treatment is started. Long-term use may reduce vitamin B12 levels.

Precautions
Tell the doctor about kidney or liver problems, heavy alcohol use, severe infection, dehydration, or heart failure. Kidney function should be checked during treatment. Seek urgent medical help for severe weakness, breathing difficulty, unusual sleepiness, persistent vomiting, or severe stomach discomfort. Inform healthcare professionals before surgery or certain scans involving injectable contrast dye.