RKGCOL 500

RKGCOL 500

Composition:

Each film coated tablet contains Metformin Hydrochloride BP 500 mg.

Pack Size:

10 x 10 Alu-PVC pack

Indications:

The off-label indications of metformin include managing gestational diabetes, addressing weight gain issues caused by antipsychotic medication, preventing type 2 diabetes, and treating and preventing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Dosage:

Immediate-release:Initial dose: 500 mg orally twice a day or 850 mg orally once a day.

Extended-release:Initial dose: 500 to 1000 mg orally once a day.

Switching to Extended-Release: Patients receiving immediate-release may switch to extended-release once a day at same total daily dose (up to 2000 mg/day)

Side Effects:

Lactic acidosis,Loss of appetite, Diarrhoea, A metallic taste in the mouth.