Metformin Hydrochloride (Genepharm) TM
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Active ingredients: metformin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CIPLA-GENPHARM METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE metformin hydrochloride 850mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in over weight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone, does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Metformin may be used as initial treatment, or in sulphonylurea failures, either alone or in combination with a sulphonylurea and other oral agents or as adjuvant therapy in insulin dependent diabetes.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White, film coated, round, biconvex, plain on one side and embossed '850' on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 18 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
