GLUCO RETARD-500

GLUCO RETARD-500

COMPOSITION :

Each tablet contains :

-Metformin HCl ……………………………………………….……..500 mg

-Excipients : q.s. ………………………………………………………… one tablet

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Oral antidiabetic agents: biguanides.

INDICATIONS :

Treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in cases of overweight, when diet and physical exercise alone are insufficient to restore glycemic balance.”

• “In adults, Gluco-retard may be used either as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents or insulin.”
• “In children over 10 years of age and adolescents, Gluco-retard may be used either as monotherapy or in combination with insulin.

CONTRAINDICATIONS :

This medication should not be used in the following cases:

• Known hypersensitivity to Metformin hydrochloride or any of the components of the product.
• Renal insufficiency or infectious diseases (respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections).
• Liver failure, persistent or severe diarrhea, or vomiting.
• Avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CONSULT

YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

WARNING AND PRECAUTION :

• Stop treatment with Gluco-retard before or at the time of the radiological examination and wait 48 hours after the examination before resuming it.
• Regularly monitor biological markers to measure your blood sugar levels and check your kidney function.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should always consult your doctor before taking any medication.

SIDE EFFECTS :

Nervous system disorders:

• Common: Altered sense of taste.

Gastrointestinal disorders:

• Very common: Gastrointestinal issues, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders:

• Very rare: Skin reactions such as erythema, itching, and hives.

 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION :

Oral route

Adultes :

• The usual initial dosage is 500 mg or 850 mg of metformin hydrochloride, taken two or three times a day during or at the end of meals.
  After 10 to 15 days, the dosage should be adjusted based on blood glucose levels
• The maximum recommended dose of metformin hydrochloride is 3 g per day

Children and adolescents over 10 years of age:

• The usual initial dosage is 500 mg or 850 mg of metformin hydrochloride, taken once daily during or at the end of a meal.

The maximum recommended dose of metformin is 2 g per day.

STORAGE :

• Store at a temperature below 30°C, and keep protected from light and humidity.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not use after the expiration date on the box.