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Metfotime 500 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Ttk Healthcare Ltd.
Composition: Metformin
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Metfotime 500 MG Tablet is an effective first choice medicine used to control high blood glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes. Patients are advised to maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect. It helps in minimizing the risk of diabetes-associated complications such as blindness, kidney damage, stroke and heart attack.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Metfotime 500 MG Tablet

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hypoglycemiasevere
  • Lactic Acidosissevererare
  • Weakness
  • Chest discomfort
  • Headache
  • Runny Nose
  • Belching and Heartburn
  • Swollen jointsrare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Metfotime 500 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-3 hours of administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 8 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Is it habit forming?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Metfotime 500 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Metfotime 500 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Diacip 500 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Glumet 500 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Insumet 500 MG Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Metatime 500 MG Tablet
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Metfor 500 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Metfotime 500 MG Tablet

  • Type II Diabetes Mellitus

    This medicine is used along with an appropriate diet and exercise regimen to reduce blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Metfotime 500 MG Tablet

  • Severe kidney impairment

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a severe impairment of kidney function due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to metformin or any other biguanides.

  • Metabolic Acidosis

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with metabolic acidosis since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Some overdosages could lead to Lactic Acidosis which requires immediate medical intervention.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine may increase the risk of Lactic Acidosis which is a severe condition requiring immediate medical intervention.

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Lactic Acidosis

    severe
    This medicine may cause lactic acidosis in some patients. This risk is especially higher in patients with kidney diseases, heart diseases, or septicemia. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels, kidney function, heart function, and liver function may be required for such patients based on the clinical condition. Report any symptoms such as fatigue, breathing difficulty, increased sleep, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures and discontinuation of therapy may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate vitamin B12 supplementation and dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Metfotime 500 MG Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Your dose is likely to change over time based on therapeutic response and clinical condition. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended during treatment with this medicine. You should always carry a sugar candy with you to counteract unexpected lowering of blood sugar levels. Do not change the dose or duration of use without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

  • Lactic Acidosis

    - This medicine may cause lactic acidosis, which may be fatal, in some patients. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from heart diseases, kidney diseases, etc. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Kidney disease

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of kidney disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Alcohol use

    - Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

  • Stress

    - Use of this medicine should be discontinued in patients exposed to stressful conditions such as a fever, trauma, surgeries, or accidents since it may not be effective in controlling blood sugar levels in these conditions. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.

  • Type I diabetes

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from Type I diabetes since it is not effective in treating such patients.

  • Diarrhea

    - This medicine may cause diarrhea when therapy is initiated. In most cases, diarrhea subsides by itself. Contact your doctor if the problem persists for longer durations. Therapy may need to be discontinued in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate vitamin B12 supplementation and dose adjustments may be required in some cases.

Other details

  • To be taken with food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

Metformin decreases absorption of glucose from the intestines and increases the action of insulin in the body. This helps in reducing the blood glucose levels.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Non-sulfonylureas, Oral Biguanides
Schedule
Schedule H

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