ELNEUMET SR 500MG TABLET 10'S

How ELNEUMET SR 500MG TABLET 10'S Works

• Metformin lowers blood sugar mainly by reducing glucose production by the liver, while improving how the body's tissues respond to insulin and take up glucose from the blood.
• Because metformin does not force the pancreas to release more insulin, the risk of low blood sugar when it is used on its own is low, unlike some other classes of diabetes medicines.

Nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, a metallic taste and reduced appetite are the most commonly reported effects, particularly when starting treatment; these often settle with time, and taking the tablet with food can help. Long-term use can lower vitamin B12 levels. Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious reaction that needs urgent medical attention, with symptoms such as unusual tiredness, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, feeling unusually cold, stomach pain, and a slow or irregular heartbeat.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Metallic taste
• Reduced appetite
• Lactic acidosis

• Store the tablets in their original pack, at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children and pets.

• Take once daily with the evening meal, or as directed, to reduce stomach upset
• Tell the doctor before a scan using contrast dye or before surgery, since metformin may need to be paused
• Avoid alcohol, since it increases the risk of lactic acidosis
• Stay well hydrated, and tell the doctor about vomiting, diarrhoea or poor fluid intake
• Attend regular blood sugar and kidney function checks as advised
• Seek urgent medical attention for unusual tiredness, muscle aches, difficulty breathing or a slow, irregular heartbeat

• Elneumet SR is generally taken with the evening meal, which helps reduce the chance of stomach upset. Alcohol should be avoided, since it can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.