Fordia Information
Fordia is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Fordia is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Fordia also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Fordia side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Fordia are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Fordia's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Fordia's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Fordia can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Fordia in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fordia contraindications section.
Additionally, Fordia may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fordia is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Fordia Benefits & Uses
Fordia is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Fordia 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 |
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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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Fordia Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fordia is used -
Severe
- Blurred vision
Moderate
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Altered taste
- Diarrhoea
- पेट दर्द
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- पेट की गैस
- Dyspepsia
Common
- Stomach Upset
- Difficulty urinating
Fordia Related Warnings
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Is the use of Fordia safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Fordia.
Mild -
Is the use of Fordia safe during breastfeeding?
Fordia 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 Fordia on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Fordia on the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Fordia on the Liver?
Fordia is completely safe for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Fordia on the Heart?
Using Fordia does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Fordia with Other Drugs
Fordia should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Fordia Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fordia 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 Fordia
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Is this Fordia habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fordia is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fordia will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Fordia should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Fordia in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Fordia Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Fordia
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Fordia with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Fordia
Taking Fordia with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Severe
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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