Phenformin Benefits & Uses

Phenformin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Phenformin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Banned
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Banned

Phenformin Related Warnings

Is the use of Phenformin safe for pregnant women?

Phenformin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Phenformin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Phenformin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Phenformin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Phenformin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Phenformin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Phenformin on the Liver?

Side effects of Phenformin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Phenformin on the Heart?

Phenformin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Phenformin with Other Drugs

Phenformin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cimetidine

Mild

Cyanocobalamin

Phenformin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenformin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Phenformin

Is this Phenformin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Phenformin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Phenformin since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Phenformin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Phenformin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Phenformin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phenformin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Phenformin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenformin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Phenformin with alcohol.

Unknown