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Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes. Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR is Unknown for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR in conditions like Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR contraindications section.
Besides this, Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Gluformin G on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR safe during breastfeeding?
Gluformin G does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR on the Kidneys?
Gluformin G may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Gluformin G. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Gluformin G only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR on the Heart?
Gluformin G has very mild side effects on the heart.
Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gluformin G 0.5 Tablet PR with alcohol will be.
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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
