Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Metformin (500mg) + Methylcobalamin (750mcg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI DIABETIC
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	370

FAQ

What if you forget to take Formin Plus Tablet SR?

Formin Plus 500 is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps to lower the high blood sugar levels and prevents long-term complications. This medicine also prevents the deficiency of vitamin B12. It should be used along with a proper diet and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken with food to avoid the side effects of nausea and upset stomach.

Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR Reviews

Formin Plus 500 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.

Formin Plus 500 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 Formin Plus 500, 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 Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR Works

Formin Plus 500 is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR

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. Formin Plus 500 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Formin Plus 500 is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. It also contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B that helps protect nerve damage and treats symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning, and needle-like sensations in the hands and feet.You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level 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. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Uses of Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Formin Plus 500 Tablet SR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Formin Plus 500 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. 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.

Liver ^CAUTION

Formin Plus 500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Formin Plus 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Formin Plus 500 is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Formin Plus 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Formin Plus 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Formin Plus 500 is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Formin Plus 500 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Formin Plus 500.

Quick Tips

Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, or persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Formin Plus 500 may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal.
It does not cause weight gain and rarely causes low blood sugar unlike other diabetes medicines.
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.