Almetfor 500mg Tablet

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Almetfor 500mg Tablet, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Almetfor 500mg Tablet and your treatment options.

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MRP: ₹ 26.84
Packing: 20.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Metformin (500mg)
Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus,Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Description

Almetfor 500mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus
It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevent serious complications of diabetes
It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women
Almetfor 500mg Tablet is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain
You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit
You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor recommends it
Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes
Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, weakness, indigestion, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite
Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or upon skipping a meal
Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it
Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Cautions

Liver:	UNSAFE: Almetfor 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Almetfor 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Almetfor 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Almetfor 500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	CAUTION: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CAUTION: Almetfor 500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Almetfor 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Almetfor 500mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Biguanides
Therapeutic class:	ANTI DIABETIC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Biguanides Derivative

Uses

Uses of Almetfor 500mg Tablet

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Almetfor 500mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called biguanides
It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes
If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs
Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Almetfor 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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