Glucophage Xr
Glucophage Xr is a diabetes medication containing Metformin, available as 1000mg tablets.
Details
- Conditions
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Alternative Name
- Glucophage SR, Glucophage, Glycomet
- Therapeutic Class
- Biguanide Antidiabetic
- Pharmacological Class
- Biguanide
- Minor Side Effects
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
- Moderate Side Effects
- metallic taste, decreased vitamin B12 absorption
- Dosage Forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Manufacturer
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- alcohol, iodinated contrast media
- Age Restrictions
- Use in children over 10 years only if prescribed.