Glucophage SR 1000mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Metformin hydrochloride

Available from:

Waymade Healthcare Plc

ATC code:

A10BA02

INN (International Name):

Metformin hydrochloride

Dosage:

1gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Modified-release tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 06010202

Patient Information leaflet

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Sympathomimetic medicines including epinephrine and
dopamine used to treat heart attacks and low blood pressure.
Epinephrine is also included in some dental anaesthetics.
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Medicines that may change the amount of Glucophage SR in
your blood, especially if you have reduced kidney function
(such as verapamil, rifampicin, cimetidine, dolutegravir,
ranolazine, trimethoprim, vandetanib, isavuconazole, crizotinib,
olaparib).
GLUCOPHAGE SR WITH ALCOHOL
Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking Glucophage SR since this
may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (see section ‘Warnings and
precautions’).
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING
Do not take Glucophage SR if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Glucophage SR taken on its own does not cause ‘hypos’ (symptoms
of low blood sugar or hypoglycaemia, such as faintness, confusion
and increased sweating) and therefore should not affect your ability
to
drive or use machinery.
You should be aware, however, that Glucophage SR taken with other
antidiabetic medicines can cause hypos, so in this case you should
take extra care when driving or operating machinery.
3.
HOW TO TAKE GLUCOPHAGE SR
Your doctor may prescribe Glucophage SR for you to take on its own,
or in combination with other oral antidiabetic medicines or insulin.
Always take Glucophage SR exactly as your doctor has told you.
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water, do not chew.
Recommended dose
Usually you will start treatment with 500 milligrams Glucophage SR
daily. After you have been taking Glucophage SR for about 2 weeks,
your doctor may measure your blood sugar and adjust the dose. The
maximum daily dose is 2000 milligrams of Glucophage SR.
If you have reduced kidney function, your doctor may prescribe a
lower dose.
Normally, you should take the tablets once a day, with your evening
meal.
In some cases, your doctor may recommend