Description
Panfor SR 1000mg is a sustained-release (SR) oral medication containing metformin hydrochloride, used to manage type 2 diabetes by enhancing insulin sensitivity and lowering hepatic glucose production. It is indicated for adults when diet and exercise alone fail to control blood sugar, typically taken with meals to manage side effects.
Product Details & Key Information
- Active Ingredient: Metformin Hydrochloride 1000mg per tablet (Sustained Release).
- Mechanism: Biguanide antihyperglycemic, reduces basal and postprandial plasma glucose.
- Usage: Primarily for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (non-insulin-dependent).
- Dosage: Usually initiated at lower doses, with a maximum recommended daily dose of 2000mg (often with the evening meal).
- Form: Extended-release tablet designed for once-daily or twice-daily dosing to improve patient adherence and reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
Important Considerations
- Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, metallic taste, and reduced appetite.
- Warnings: Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious metabolic complication; risk increases with renal dysfunction.
- Storage: Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture.
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