Benforce-M Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Shield Health Care Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Metformin (500mg) + Alpha Lipoic Acid (200mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI DIABETIC
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	506

FAQ

Benforce-M Tablet Reviews

Benforce-M is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It helps to maintain blood sugar levels and reduces the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.

Benforce-M should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

It may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

How Benforce-M Tablet Works

Benforce-M is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Benforce-M Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Benforce-M is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Benforce-M Tablet

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Benforce-M is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. It also contains alpha lipoic acid, a nutrient that protects the nerve tissues against damage from harmful chemicals, called toxins, in our body. If you can control the blood sugar levels, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs.Benforce-M will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Uses of Benforce-M Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benforce-M Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Benforce-M is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Benforce-M during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benforce-M.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Benforce-M is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Benforce-M may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Benforce-M is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Benforce-M may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Monitor your blood glucose level while taking this medicine.