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Metmin Benefits & Uses

Metmin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Metmin 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

Metmin Related Warnings

Is the use of Metmin safe for pregnant women?

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

Mild
Is the use of Metmin safe during breastfeeding?

Metmin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Metmin , discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Metmin .

Moderate
What is the effect of Metmin on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Metmin on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Metmin on the Liver?

Metmin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Metmin on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Metmin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Metmin Contraindications

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

Is this Metmin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Metmin is addictive.

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

Metmin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Metmin should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Metmin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Metmin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metmin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Metmin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Metmin

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Metmin as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Metmin

Question over 5 years ago

What are the uses of Metmin ?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Metmin is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Metmin with a beta-blocker?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Metmin 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 Metmin and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.

Question over 4 years ago

How does Metmin increase lactic acidosis?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Metmin 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 Metmin induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Metmin cause stomach ulcers?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Metmin commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Metmin with your meal and increase the dose gradually.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Metmin cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Metmin 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.