Metformin (500mg)
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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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. Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body"s sensitivity to insulin.
Related Warnings
Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
