Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Name: Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10)
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Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) Benefits & Uses

Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) 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

Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) Related Warnings

Is the use of Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?

Zinimet XL has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?

Zinimet XL 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 Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?

Zinimet XL does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) on the Liver?

Zinimet XL is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) on the Heart?

Zinimet XL is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) 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 Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10)

Is this Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10)

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10)

Taking alcohol with Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10) can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Zinimet XL 1gm Tablet (10)

Question about 5 years ago

Is Zinimet XL safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Zinimet XL 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Zinimet XL with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Zinimet XL with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Zinimet XL cause stomach ulcers?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

How long should I take Zinimet XL for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Zinimet XL 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 almost 5 years ago

What are the long term effects of Zinimet XL?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.