Metadoze-IPR 500 Tablet SR

Metadoze-IPR 500 Tablet SR – Metformin 500 mg by Eris

Metadoze-IPR 500 Tablet SR from Eris Lifesciences contains Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg in an IPR (intermediate prolonged release) format. The prolonged-release design lets the drug dissolve steadily through the digestive tract rather than in a single burst, which substantially reduces the nausea, metallic taste and loose stools that make plain metformin hard to tolerate at first. It also allows once-daily dosing. Metformin remains the first-line medicine for type 2 diabetes because it lowers glucose without causing hypoglycaemia or weight gain. Strip of 10 SR tablets.

Key Features

• Metformin 500 mg prolonged release (IPR technology)
• Steady release reduces nausea and digestive upset
• Once-daily dosing with the evening meal
• No hypoglycaemia when used alone; weight-neutral
• Strip of 10 SR tablets from Eris Lifesciences Ltd.

Composition

• Metformin Hydrochloride – 500 mg (prolonged release) per tablet

Refer to the pack label and package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels
• Reduces the glucose your liver releases into the blood
• Improves your body’s sensitivity to its own insulin
• Helps lower the long-term risk of diabetic complications affecting eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart
• Also used in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) where insulin resistance is present

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor – the dose is built up gradually
• Swallow the tablet whole with water – never chew, crush or break it, as this destroys the sustained-release action and can cause a sudden dose
• Take once daily with the evening meal, or as your doctor directs
• Keep taking it alongside diet and exercise even when your sugar readings look normal
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless the next is near – never double up

Precautions

• Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious risk. Seek urgent medical care for unusual muscle pain, severe tiredness, breathlessness, stomach pain with vomiting, or feeling cold and faint
• Stop before scans using contrast dye and before surgery – tell the radiologist or surgeon you take metformin
• Not for use in significant kidney impairment; your doctor will check kidney function before and during treatment
• Common early side effects are nausea, metallic taste, bloating, loose stools and appetite loss – these usually settle within a few weeks
• Avoid alcohol, which raises the risk of lactic acidosis; long-term use can lower vitamin B12, so levels may be checked periodically
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, breastfeeding, or become seriously ill or dehydrated

Storage

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Protect from light and moisture; keep tablets in the original blister
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – to be taken only on the advice of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Diabetes medicines must be started, adjusted and monitored by your doctor.