Metafort : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metafort Benefits & Uses

Metafort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Metafort 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Metafort Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metafort 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

Metafort Related Warnings

Is the use of Metafort safe for pregnant women?

Metafort has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Metafort safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Metafort . Immediately discontinue Metafort if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Metafort on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Metafort on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Metafort on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Metafort on the Heart?

Metafort is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Metafort with Other Drugs

Metafort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Metafort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metafort 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 Metafort

Is this Metafort habit forming or addictive?

Metafort is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Metafort as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Metafort only on doctor's advice.

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

Metafort is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Metafort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metafort

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Metafort , due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Metafort

Taking Metafort with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)