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Diafer Tablet ER Information

Diafer Tablet ER is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The correct dosage of Diafer Tablet ER depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Diafer Tablet ER include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Diafer Tablet ER side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Diafer Tablet ER normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Diafer Tablet ER's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Diafer Tablet ER has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Diafer Tablet ER related warnings section.

Diafer Tablet ER is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Diafer Tablet ER are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Diafer Tablet ER may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Diafer Tablet ER, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Diafer Benefits & Uses
Diafer Dosage & How to Take
Diafer Side Effects
Diafer Related Warnings
Diafer Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Diafer
Diafer Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Diafer Tablet ER Benefits & Uses

Diafer Tablet ER is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Diafer Tablet ER 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

Diafer Tablet ER Related Warnings

Is the use of Diafer Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?

Diafer rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Diafer Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?

Diafer can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Diafer Tablet ER on the Kidneys?

Diafer is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Diafer Tablet ER on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Diafer on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Diafer Tablet ER on the Heart?

Using Diafer does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Diafer Tablet ER Contraindications

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

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Diafer Tablet ER

Is this Diafer Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Diafer Tablet ER is addictive.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Diafer Tablet ER since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Diafer Tablet ER should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Diafer Tablet ER cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Diafer Tablet ER Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diafer Tablet ER

There is no information on the effects of taking Diafer Tablet ER with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Diafer Tablet ER

Consuming Diafer Tablet ER with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Diafer Tablet ER

Question about 5 years ago

How does Diafer help in weight loss?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Diafer helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Diafer is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Diafer with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Diafer with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Diafer cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Diafer can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Diafer work?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Diafer works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.

Question over 4 years ago

How does Diafer increase lactic acidosis?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Diafer treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Diafer induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.