Uformin-500 SR Tablet

Composition of Uformin-500 SR Tablet

Uformin-500 SR Tablet contains Metformin (500mg). It belongs to the Biguanide (oral antidiabetic) class of medicines.

Uses of Uformin-500 SR Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to control blood glucose)

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Helps reduce HbA1c
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• May aid modest weight control

How Uformin-500 SR Tablet works

Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and decreases intestinal glucose absorption. It also improves insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues, helping lower blood sugar without usually causing hypoglycaemia when used alone.

How to take Uformin-500 SR Tablet

Take by mouth as directed by doctor, usually once daily with the evening meal or with food. Swallow the sustained-release tablet whole; do not crush, break or chew. Regularly monitor blood glucose; continue diet and exercise advice.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Uformin-500 SR Tablet

Most side effects of Uformin-500 SR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• metallic taste
• headache

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 Uformin-500 SR Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of lactic acidosis (rare but serious), especially with kidney impairment, dehydration, severe infection, shock, liver disease, or excessive alcohol use. Dose adjustment/avoid in reduced renal function; monitor eGFR periodically. Temporarily stop before/after iodinated contrast procedures and during major surgery as advised. Long-term use may cause vitamin B12 deficiency; consider periodic monitoring. Use caution in elderly and in conditions causing poor oxygenation.

Do not take Uformin-500 SR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, iodinated contrast media, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., topiramate, acetazolamide), cimetidine, diuretics, corticosteroids, beta-agonists, thyroid hormones, antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine), ACE inhibitors/ARBs and other antidiabetics/insulin (may increase hypoglycaemia risk when combined)

How to store Uformin-500 SR Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Uformin-500 SR Tablet

Take it with or just after food to reduce stomach upset. Keep taking it even when your sugar readings look normal — that is the medicine working. Continue your diet and physical activity; this medicine works alongside them, not instead of them.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IDEAL LIFESCIENCES P LTD

Therapeutic class:

prescription

Drug class:

Biguanide (oral antidiabetic)