Buy Glukofen 850mg ( Metformin HCL ) Sandoz

Manufacturer: Sandoz, Tr
Substance: Metformin HCL
Pack: 100 tabs (850 mg/tab)

What is Glukofen 850mg used for?

Glukofen 850mg are an oral diabetes medication that is used to control blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetes mellitus (also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes or maturity onset diabetes) who are unable to achieve adequate glycaemic control (normal blood sugar levels) with diet and exercise alone, which is a particular problem in overweight people. Glukofen 850mg can be used as first time treatment for newly diagnosed diabetics, or for patients who are not responding to an alternative medication, and can be used either alone or in combination with another oral antihyperglycaemic medication (lowers blood sugar). In some cases Glukofen 850mg is used in conjunction with insulin in type 1 diabetes (also called insulin -dependent diabetes), where insulin alone is not enough to control blood sugar levels. 

How does Glukofen 850mg work?

Glukofen 850mg contain the active ingredient metformin hydrochloride (Metformin HCL), which is an oral antihyperglycaemic medication belonging to the biguanide group of drugs.  Glukofen 850mg controls blood glucose (sugar) by lowering levels of glucose after a meal (posprandial) as well as keeping levels normal between meals (basal levels), by helping the body respond to insulin without increasing insulin production. Glukofen 850mg work using three different mechanisms: decreasing glucose production in the liver, which is normally switched off when blood glucose levels are high enough; increasing sensitivity to insulin in fat and muscle tissue, where excess glucose is removed from the blood and stored; reducing absorption of glucose by the intestines from the diet.  Maintaining glycaemic control with Glukofen 850mg reduces risk of serious health complications associated with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy (damage to the retina in the eye with loss of vision), diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) and diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage). 

What does Glukofen 850mg contain?

Glukofen 850mg contain the active ingredient metformin hydrochloride 850mg, an oral antihyperglycaemic medication used to control blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes mellitus.  They also contain magnesium stearate, povidone, and a coating containing hyprolose, hypromellose and macrogols.

What are the side effects of Glukofen 850mg?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Glukofen 850mg include: gastrointestinal symptoms (such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting) which are usually mild and resolve spontaneously during continued treatment, metallic taste in the mouth and skin rash.  A rare and potentially life threatening side effect is lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the blood) that can occur due to accumulation of metformin, particularly if you are taking high doses of metformin above 2000mg per day, have kidney problems, drink excessive amounts of alcohol, are elderly.

How should Glukofen 850mg be taken?

You should take your Glukofen 850mg with a glass of water and with food.  The dose you take and how often should be as recommended by your doctor.  The usual starting dose is one tablet once, twice or 3 times daily during or immediately after a meal, to reduce stomach effects.  You will have your blood sugar levels monitored and your dose may be adjusted after a few weeks, depending on how well your blood sugar levels are controlled.  You should continue to take your Glukofen 850mg for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for long periods. 

How long should you take Glukofen 850mg?

You should continue to take your Glukofen 850mg for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for long periods. 

Missed dose of Glukofen 850mg

If you miss a dose of Glukofen 850mg take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not take a double dose.

How should Glukofen 850mg be stored?

You should store your Glukofen 850mg below 25°C in a cool dry place.