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Metafort is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Metafort safe for pregnant women?
Metafort rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Metafort safe during breastfeeding?
Metafort may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Metafort , discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Metafort .
What is the effect of Metafort on the Kidneys?
Metafort is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metafort on the Liver?
Metafort does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Metafort on the Heart?
Metafort is completely safe for the heart.
Metafort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metafort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metafort habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Metafort has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Metafort since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Metafort is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Metafort in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Metafort
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Metafort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metafort
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Metafort as it can have severe side effects.
Metafort can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Yes, you can take Metafort 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 Metafort and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
Yes, Metafort can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Metafort 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 Metafort may need to be adjusted.
Metafort contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.
Yes, Metafort 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
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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