Wellformin SR 500MG Tab

Composition

Metformin (850mg)

Uses of Wellformin SR 500MG Tab

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve blood glucose control; used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines along with diet and exercise.

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves insulin sensitivity
• •Helps reduce liver glucose production
• •May support modest weight neutrality/weight loss
• •Once-daily sustained-release option may improve GI tolerability

How it works

Metformin decreases glucose production in the liver and reduces intestinal absorption of glucose. It also improves the body’s sensitivity to insulin, helping cells use glucose more effectively, thereby lowering blood sugar.

Directions for use

Oral tablet (sustained release). Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with the evening meal or as directed. Swallow whole with water; do not crush, chew, or break. Take with food to reduce stomach upset.

Side effects

Common side effects of Wellformin SR 500MG Tab may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhea
• •abdominal pain
• •loss of appetite