WALAPHAGE-SR 1000MG 15TAB

Composition
Metformin (1000mg)
Storage- Keep it in cool and dry place below 30°C
Consume Type- Oral

Description

WALAPHAGE-SR 1000mg is an anti diabetic medicine. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's  sensitivity to insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong condition that affects the way your body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or if at all the insulin is produced, it is unable to perform its function in the body. Walaphage-SR 1000mg shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, regular exercise, healthy diet etc. 

Key Benefits

•  Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Direction for use

•  It should be taken as directed by your doctor and in the prescribed quantity.
•  Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water with meal. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
•  It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
•  Keep it away from the reach of children
•  Do not use expired medicine.

Precaution

•  Tell the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
•  Monitor your blood sugar level regularly especially when there are lots of fluctuations.
•  It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. 
•  Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
•  Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Walaphage-SR 1000mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
•  Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
•  Eat healthy food and do regular exercises.
•  Report to your Doctor if the patients are allergic to this or any other drugs.
•  Avoid drinking alcohol and try to quit smoking.

Side effects-

It is not necessary for everyone to experience the side effects. In case of any discomfort, consult your doctor.

•  Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
•  Taste change
•  Nausea
•  Diarrhea
•  Stomach pain
•  Headache
•  Upper respiratory tract infection