Glucophage SR 500mg 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:

500mg

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

_S1579 LEAFLET Glucophage 20170912 _
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
GLUCOPHAGE
® SR 500MG
PROLONGED RELEASE TABLETS (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)
This medicine is known by Glucophage SR 500 mg Prolonged
Release Tablets but will be referred to as Glucophage SR in this
leaflet.
This medicine is intended for ADULT patients only
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same
as yours.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
See section 4.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Glucophage SR is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Glucophage SR
3. How to take Glucophage SR
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Glucophage SR
6. Content of the pack and other information
1. WHAT GLUCOPHAGE SR IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Glucophage SR prolonged release tablets contain the active
ingredient metformin hydrochloride and belong to a group of
medicines called biguanides, used in the treatment of Type 2 (non-
insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus.
Glucophage SR is used together with diet and exercise to lower the
risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in overweight adults, when diet
and exercise alone for 3 to 6 months have not been enough to
control blood glucose (sugar). You are at high risk of developing
Type 2 diabetes if you have additional conditions like high blood
pressure, age above 40 years, an abnormal amount of lipids (fat) in
the blood or a history of diabetes during pregnancy.
The medicine is particularly effective if you are aged below 45
years, are very overweight, have high blood glucose levels after a
meal or developed diabetes during pregnancy.
Glucophage SR is used for t