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När ska man ta metformin?
Tabletterna bör intas i samband med eller efter måltiderna. Om biverkningar skulle uppstå, backa ett dos steg och fortsätt med högsta tolerabla dos. Försök sedan öka i ett senare skede – kontakta din diabetesmottagning.
What are the side effects of Glucophage?
Glucophage side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Glucophage: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Some people using metformin develop lactic acidosis, which can be fatal.
What is Glucophage used for?
Glucophage is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.Glucophage is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.. Glucophage is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.. Important Information
What are the ingredients in Glucophage?
GLUCOPHAGE tablets contain 500 mg, 850 mg, or 1000 mg of metformin hydrochloride. Each tablet contains the inactive ingredients povidone and magnesium stearate. In addition, the coating for the 500 mg and 850 mg tablets contains hypromellose and the coating for the 1000 mg tablet contains hypromellose and polyethylene glycol.
How should I take Glucophage?
Take Glucophage exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
På så vis undviker du biverkningar som påverkar matspjälkningen. Tabletterna får inte krossas eller tuggas. Svälj varje tablett med ett glas vatten. – Om du tar en dos per dag ska den tas på morgonen (vid frukost).