Posinorm M

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  • Manufactured by: Micro Labs Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Metformin (500 mg) + Pioglitazone (15 mg)

Posinorm M Information


Posinorm M Benefits & Uses

Posinorm M is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Posinorm M 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

Posinorm M Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Posinorm M is used -

Severe

  • Blurred vision

Moderate

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Altered taste
  • Diarrhoea
  • पेट दर्द
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • पेट की गैस
  • Dyspepsia
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Weight gain

Common

Posinorm M Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Posinorm M safe for pregnant women?


    Posinorm M can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Posinorm M right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Posinorm M safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Posinorm M. If you see any side effects, stop taking Posinorm M immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Posinorm M again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Posinorm M on the Kidneys?


    Posinorm M rarely affects the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Posinorm M on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Posinorm M. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Posinorm M on the Heart?


    There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Posinorm M. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Posinorm M with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate


Posinorm M Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Posinorm M

  • Is this Posinorm M habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Posinorm M has not been reported.

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


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

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Posinorm M should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Posinorm M for mental disorders.

    No

Posinorm M Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Posinorm M


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

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Posinorm M


    Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Posinorm M are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

    Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Posinorm M

Question almost 7 years ago

Does Posinorm M cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Posinorm M 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 7 years ago

How long should I take Posinorm M for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Posinorm M can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime. 

Question over 7 years ago

Is Posinorm M safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Posinorm M is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

Question about 7 years ago

Can I take Posinorm M with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Posinorm M can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.

Question over 7 years ago

What are the uses of Posinorm M?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Posinorm M 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.


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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)

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; Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 276-277

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1032-1033

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; Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 276-277

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1032-1033

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