Gluformin G 1 Tablet

Uses of Gluformin G 1 Tablet

• Lowers blood sugar levels
• improves insulin sensitivity
• manages diabetes effectively

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level
• you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes
• such as kidney damage
• eye damage
• nerve problems
• and loss of limbs. Taking Gluformin I 1gm Tablet PR regularly
• along with proper diet and exercise
• will help you live a normal
• healthy life.

How Gluformin G 1 Tablet works

Sulfonylurea that stimulates pancreatic insulin release and improves sensitivity.; Decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity; acts in liver and gut.

How to take Gluformin G 1 Tablet

Take with meals, drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol consumption

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Gluformin I 1gm Tablet PR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Gluformin G than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Gluformin G 1 Tablet

Most side effects of Gluformin G are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Low blood sugar
• weight gain.; GI upset (nausea
• diarrhea); rare risk of lactic acidosis.

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Gluformin G 1 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Carry sugar source for hypoglycemia; review during illness or fasting.; Inform clinician about kidney problems; withhold around iodinated contrast when advised.

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Gluformin G. Some combinations can change how Gluformin G works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Gluformin G 1 Tablet

Store below 25°C; protect from moisture.

Expert advice for Gluformin G 1 Tablet

The chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lower with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, as Gluformin I 1gm Tablet PR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Prolonged use of Gluformin I 1gm Tablet PR may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these, as you may require supplements. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney function regularly while you are taking this medication.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Chemical class:

Biguanide derivative