Metformin XR (Chemmart) TM
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Active ingredients: metformin
Pack: Metformin XR (Chemmart) 1 g modified release tablet, 60, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Chemmart Metformin XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg modified release tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Metformin may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral hypoglycaemic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white capsule-shaped biconvex tablet engraved MXR 1000 on one side and plain on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 60 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
