DIAPHAGE 500MG 50 TABLETS

DIAPHAGE 500MG 50 TABLETS
Product Description
 
Oral antidiabetic
COMPOSITION:
Each Diaphage tablet contains METFORMIN 500mg/850mg B.P
Diaphage Tablets are white, film-coated tablets. Each tablet contains 500mg/850mg of the active ingredient Metformin Hydrochloride.
PHARMACOLOGY:
Diaphage Tablets is one of a group of medicines called biguanide hypoglycaemic agents. These medicines work by lowering the amount of sugar in the blood by decreasing gluconeogenesis and by increasing peripheral metabolism of glucose.
INDICATIONS:
Diaphage Tablets may be used for the treatment of:
non-insulin dependent diabetes (type 2) not controlled by diet and exercise alone.
CAUTION/WARNING:
Do not take Diaphage Tablets if:
You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
You have ever had an allergic reaction to Metformin. (An allergic reaction may include a rash, itching or difficulty breathing).
You suffer from kidney or liver problems.
You are a heavy drinker of alcohol.
You have had heart failure or have recently had a heart attack, or have difficulty breathing.
You have had serious complications with your diabetes (eg diabetic coma or ketones in your urine).
You are dehydrated (eg if you have suffered from diarrhoea or vomiting recently).
You have had a serious infection or recently suffered trauma (shock).
You have been told that the amount of oxygen in your blood is low.
You need to have an X-ray.
Do not drink excessive alcohol or take medicines that contain alcohol whilst taking these tablets.