Metformin 120 tablets

Metformin is a diabetes medicine. It is commonly prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes. It's also sometimes used to treat certain types of infertility in females.

Metformin is used to control blood glucose (sugar) levels in people who have type 2 diabetes. It can be prescribed for adults and children over the age of 10 years. Unlike insulin, metformin doesn't cause weight gain and may help with weight loss. This makes it a good choice for people with type 2 diabetes who are living with overweight or obesity. In adults, metformin can be used alone or together with other diabetes medicines, including insulin.

Metformin lowers blood glucose levels in 2 ways, by:

Reducing how much glucose is released from the liver, where it is stored;
Helping the cells of your body to absorb more glucose from the bloodstream.

Metformin reduces the chance of developing complications caused by diabetes. Among its benefits are that it:

Is effective in reducing blood sugar levels;
Doesn't cause weight gain;
Reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL or 'bad') cholesterol;
Is very unlikely to cause abnormally low blood glucose levels (hypoglycaemia).

Metformin lowers blood glucose levels in 2 ways, by:

Reducing how much glucose is released from the liver, where it is stored;
Helping the cells of your body to absorb more glucose from the bloodstream.

Metformin reduces the chance of developing complications caused by diabetes. Among its benefits are that it:

Is effective in reducing blood sugar levels;
Doesn't cause weight gain;
Reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL or 'bad') cholesterol;
Is very unlikely to cause abnormally low blood glucose levels (hypoglycaemia).

Common gastrointestinal (tummy) side effects of metformin include:

Diarrhoea;
Nausea;
Vomiting;
Stomach upset, cramps and bloating.

Tell your doctor immediately or go to your local emergency department if you notice the following symptoms:

Feeling weak, tired or generally unwell;
Unusual muscle pain;
Sleepiness;
Shivering, feeling extremely cold;
Slow heart beat.

These symptoms can be a sign of lactic acidosis, which is a build-up of lactic acid in the blood. Lactic acidosis is a very rare but serious side effect that requires urgent medical attention.

Some people are allergic to metformin. Signs of a serious allergic reaction are:

Shortness of breath;
Wheezing;
Swelling or your face, tongue or neck that can make breathing difficult.