Ritemed Metformin Tablet 500mg 4's
- Ritemed Metformin 500mg is a tablet medication used for treating high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. It can be used alone or with insulin can help lower one's blood sugar. It aids in restoring the way the body uses food to make energy. Metformin 500 mg works best when combined with proper diet and exercise. This medication is not for insulin-dependent patients or those with type 1 diabetes since these patients can't produce insulin from their pancreas gland, which makes their blood glucose best controlled by insulin injections.
- Ritemed Metformin can be used also for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, as well as used off-label as a weight loss aid for adult patients who are on second-generation antipsychotics.
- Dosage and administration of Ritemed metformin 500 mg: Usual starting dose: 500 mg every 12 hours, given with or after meals. Dosage increases should be made in increments of Metformin 500 mg every week.
- Warnings and precautions should be observed to patients with: hepatic and renal impairment lactic acidosis acute or chronic metabolic acidosis alcoholism persistent or severe diarrhea Severe renal impairment severe liver disease Pregnancy Lactation.
Drug Classification
Rx
Generic Name/Contents
Metformin HCl
Form / Variation
tablet 500mg
Drug Class
Antidiabetic Agents
Product Category
Diabetes Care
LTO Registration No.
CDRR-NCR-DS-220575
Company
Ritemed
