Emfor 500 Mg Tablet

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Emfor 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Emfor 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Emfor 500 Mg Tablet 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: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 2
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 2
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 2
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Emfor 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Emfor 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Emfor has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Emfor 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Emfor. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Emfor 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Using Emfor does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Emfor 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?


    Emfor is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Emfor 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?


    Emfor is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Emfor 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emfor 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Emfor 500 Mg Tablet

  • Is this Emfor 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Emfor 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

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


    Emfor 500 Mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Emfor 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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


    Emfor 500 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Emfor 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Emfor 500 Mg Tablet


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Emfor 500 Mg Tablet with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Emfor 500 Mg Tablet


    Taking Emfor 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Emfor 500 Mg Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Emfor?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Emfor should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Emfor with a beta-blocker?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Emfor with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Emfor and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.

Question over 5 years ago

What are the uses of Emfor?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Emfor is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Emfor cause sweating?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Emfor can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Emfor causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Emfor may need to be adjusted.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Emfor safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Emfor is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826

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