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Diaformin TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: metformin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: METFORMIN MYLAN metformin hydrochloride1000 mg tablet bulk pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Metformin is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, children from 10 years of age and adolescents, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. For adult patients, metformin may be used as initial treatment or in sulfonylurea failures either alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea and other oral agents or as adjuvant therapy in insulin requiring type 2 diabetes.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • 19 MM X 10.5 MM, OVAL, FILM COATED WHITE TABLET, DEBOSSED "MF/3" ON ONE SIDE AND "G" ON THE OTHER SIDE.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 12 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 11380 tablets pack
  • 2276 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

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