other drugs used to treat diabetes .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nGlucophage with alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Avoid high alcohol intake while taking Glucophage as alcohol may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (see section \u201cWarnings and Precautions\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
During pregnancy, you need insulin to treat your diabetes . Tell your doctor if you are or think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby so that he or she can change your treatment.
This medicine is not recommended if you are breast-feeding or planning to breastfeed your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage alone does not cause hypoglycaemia (too low a blood glucose level). This means that it does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, you should be especially careful if you take Glucophage together with other medicines to treat diabetes that can cause hypoglycaemia (such as sulfonylureas, insulin , meglitinides). Symptoms of hypoglycaemia include weakness, dizziness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, visual disturbances or difficulty concentrating. Do not drive or use machines if you experience such symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. How to take Glucophage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take Glucophage exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage can not replace the beneficial effects of a healthy lifestyle. Continue to follow any dietary advice your doctor has given you and exercise regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommended dose<\/strong> Children 10 years of age or older and adolescents<\/em> usually start with 500 mg or 850 mg Glucophage once a day. The maximum daily dose is 2000 mg divided into two or three doses. Treatment of children aged 10-12 years is only recommended according to your doctor’s instructions, as experience in this age group is limited.
<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAdults<\/em> usually start with 500 mg or 850 mg of Glucophage two or three times a day. The maximum daily dose is 3,000 mg divided into three doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have impaired kidney function, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are also taking insulin<\/em>, your doctor will tell you how to start treatment with Glucophage.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Your doctor will take regular blood glucose tests and adjust your dose of Glucophage to your blood glucose level. You need to talk to your doctor regularly. This is especially important for children and adolescents or if you are older.<\/li>
- Your doctor will also examine your kidney function at least once a year. You may need more frequent check-ups if you are older or if your kidneys are not working properly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to take Glucophage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTake Glucophage with or after a meal. This way you avoid side effects that affect digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tablets must not be crushed or chewed. Swallow each tablet with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- If you take one dose a day, take it in the morning (breakfast).<\/li>
- If you take two dose your day, take one dose in the morning (breakfast) and evening (dinner).<\/li>
- If you take three dose your day, take one dose in the morning (breakfast), one at noon (lunch) and evening (dinner).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If after a while you think that Glucophage’s effect is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Glucophage than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Glucophage than you should, lactic acidosis may occur. The symptoms of lactic acidosis are non-specific such as vomiting, stomach pain with muscle cramps, general malaise with great tiredness and difficulty breathing. Additional symptoms are decreased body temperature and decreased heart rate. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention as lactic acidosis may lead to coma. Stop taking Glucophage immediately and contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Glucophage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Take the next dose at the time you would normally take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, Glucophage can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage may cause a very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000), but very serious side effect a lactic acidosis (see section “Warnings and Precautions”). If this happens to you, you must stop taking Glucophage and contact a doctor or nearest hospital immediately<\/strong> as lactic acidosis may lead to coma.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVery common side effects (affects more than 1 user in 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Digestive problems, e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and loss of appetite. These side effects usually occur at the beginning of treatment with Glucophage. It helps if you distribute the doses throughout the day and if you take Glucophage with or immediately after a meal. If symptoms persist, stop taking Glucophage and talk to your doctor.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common side effects (affects less than 1 user in 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Taste changes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare side effects (affects less than 1 user in 10,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Lactic acid . This is a very rare but serious complication, which can occur especially if the kidneys are not working properly.
Symptoms of lactic acidosis are nonspecific (see section “Warnings and precautions”).<\/li> - Deviations in liver function tests or hepatitis (this may cause fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, with or without yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes). If this happens to you, stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor.<\/strong><\/li>
- Skin reactions such as redness, itching or hives .<\/li>
- Low levels of vitamin B 12<\/sub> in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLimited information shows that the type and severity of side effects are similar for children and adolescents as for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. How to store Glucophage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep out of sight and reach of children. If a child is being treated with Glucophage, parents and caregivers should monitor the use of this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or jar or blister after \u201cExp. that. \u201d or “EXP”. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage 500 mg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is metformin hydrochloride. One Glucophage 500 mg film-coated tablet contains 500 mg metformin hydrochloride equivalent to 390 mg metformin base.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are povidone K 30, magnesium stearate, hypromellose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage 850 mg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is metformin hydrochloride. One Glucophage 850 mg film-coated tablet contains 850 mg metformin hydrochloride equivalent to 662.9 mg metformin base.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are povidone K 30, magnesium stearate, hypromellose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage 1,000 mg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is metformin hydrochloride. One Glucophage 1,000 mg film-coated tablet contains 1,000 mg of metformin hydrochloride equivalent to 780 mg of metformin base.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are povidone K 30, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol 400 and macrogol 8000.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage 500 mg<\/em>
Glucophage 500 mg film-coated tablets are white, round with a diameter of 11 mm, height 5.7 mm, convex and marked GL 500. The
tablets are sold in blister packs of 100×1, 9, 20, 21, 30, 40, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 100, 120, 200, 500, 600 and 1000 tablets and in plastic jars with a childproof lid with 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100, 120, 300, 400, 500, 600 and 1000 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGlucophage 850 mg<\/em>
Glucophage 850 mg film-coated tablets are white, round with a diameter of 13.5 mm, height 6.6 mm, convex, and marked GL 850. The
tablets are sold in blister packs of 100×1, 8, 9, 10, 14, 20, 21, 30, 40, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 100, 120, 300, 600 and 1000 tablets and in plastic jars with a childproof lid with 30, 60, 200, 300 and 600 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGlucophage 1,000 mg<\/em>
Glucophage 1,000 mg film-coated tablets are white, oval, and biconvex with dimensions 19 mm x 10.5 mm and height 6.4 mm with a notch on both sides and \u201c1000\u201d embossed on one side. The tablet can be divided into two equal halves.
The tablets are sold in blister packs of 30×1, 20, 30, 50, 60, 90, 100, 120, 180 and 600 tablets and in plastic jars with childproof lids with 20, 30, 50, 60, 90, 100, 120, 180 and 600 tablets .<\/p>\n\n\n\nNot all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder<\/em>
Merck Sant\u00e9 sas
37 rue St Romain
F-69379 Lyon-Cedex 08
France<\/p>\n\n\n\nManufacturer<\/em>
Merck Sant\u00e9 sas
2 rue du Pressoir Vert
45400 Semoy
France<\/p>\n\n\n\nMerck SL
Poligono Merck
Mollet Del Vall\u00e9s 08100 Barcelona
Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
or<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Famar Lyon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29 avenue Charles de Gaulle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
69230 Saint-Genis Laval<\/p>\n\n\n\n
France<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For any information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorization Holder.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Merck AB
Box 3033<\/p>\n\n\n\n
169 03 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tel: 08-562 445 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGlucophage 500 mg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGlucophage: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, UK, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Merckformin: Hungary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage 850 mg<\/em>
Dianben: Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\nGlucophage: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Great Britain, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Merckformin: Hungary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Risidon: Portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glucophage 1000 mg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGlucophage: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Merckformin: Hungary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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