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Metformax is a prescription-only diabetes medicine. It is in the form of tablets intended for oral use. It can be used as monotherapy or in combination therapy.

Metformax (Teva Pharmaceuticals Polska)

1. FORM, DOSE, PACKAGE:

– pills; 500 mg; 30 tables / 60 tablets

– pills; 850 mg; 30 tables / 60 tablets

– pills; 1000 mg; 30 tables / 60 tablets / 90 tablets / 120 tablets

2. AVAILABILITY CATEGORY: Rp. (prescription medicine).

3. ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: metformin

Metformax – action

Metformax belongs to the group of biguanide derivatives. The action is directly related to the presence of the active substance – metformin contributes to the reduction of blood glucose levels. Due to the properties of metformin, it does not stimulate insulin secretion, and thus does not cause hypoglycaemia. Moreover, it has a positive effect on lipid metabolism.

Metformax – purpose and dosage

Metformax is a drug that is used in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It is dedicated primarily to people whose diet and exercise are not sufficient to maintain normal blood glucose levels.

The drug can be used in children over 10 years of age – as monotherapy or in combination with insulin. However, in adults, it can be used as monotherapy or in combination with insulin / other oral antidiabetic drugs.

Dosage

Metformax should be used as prescribed by your doctor.

Sample dosage:

  1. adults

Monotherapy or combination therapy with other oral antidiabetic drugs: 500-850 mg 2-3 times a day. After 10-15 days, the doctor determines the dosage based on the test results.

In combination therapy with insulin: 500-850 mg 2-3 times a day.

Pre-diabetes condition: 500 mg twice a day.

  1. children and adolescents after 10 years of age

In monotherapy or in combination with insulin: 500-850 mg once a day. After 1-10 days, the doctor determines a new dose based on the test results.

Metformax – contraindications to use

The Metformax leaflet informs about contraindications to use:

  1. hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
  2. diabetic ketoacidosis
  3. kidney failure or dysfunction
  4. acute conditions that increase the risk of kidney problems
  5. diabetic pre-coma
  6. liver failure.

Metformax – warnings

Warnings for taking Metformax:

  1. in some cases, it may be necessary to carry out certain check-ups;
  2. lactic acidosis may develop (very rarely);
  3. taking the drug while performing radiological examinations using contrast agents containing iodine may lead to renal failure;
  4. you must not stop the therapy without consulting your doctor;
  5. type 2 diabetes mellitus should be confirmed in children and adolescents before starting therapy;
  6. caution should be exercised when combining treatment with insulin or other antidiabetic drugs.

Metformax – drug interactions

Before starting treatment with Metformax, inform your doctor about all medications you are taking – now and recently.

  1. You should avoid taking alcohol-based medications during treatment.
  2. The simultaneous use of the drug with the intake of contrasting agents containing iodine should be avoided.
  3. Glucocorticoids and sympathomimetics may have a hyperglycaemic effect.
  4. Concomitant intake of diuretics may increase the risk of lactic acidosis.

Metformax – side effects

Metformax, like many other drugs, can exhibit certain side effects. The very common side effects include:: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite.

Very rarely occur: skin reactions, decreased absorption of vitamin B12.

Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.

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