Do not take Metformin Sandoz<\/strong> without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nDriving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Metformin\u00a0Sandoz alone does not cause\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0(\u00a0too low a blood glucose level).\u00a0This 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 are taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Sandoz with other antidiabetic medicines\u00a0that\u00a0can cause\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0(eg sulphonylureas,\u00a0insulin, meglitinides).\u00a0Symptoms of\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0include weakness, dizziness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, visual disturbances, or difficulty concentrating.\u00a0Do 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 sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0The description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to take Metformin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u00a0If you have impaired kidney function, your doctor may prescribe a lower\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin Sandoz cannot replace the beneficial effects of a healthy lifestyle. Continue to follow any dietary advice your doctor has given you and exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
* tablets are containing 500, 850, and 1000 mg metformin hydrochloride, for individual dose adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Recommended starting dose: 1 Metformin Sandoz 500 mg tablet or 1 Metformin Sandoz 850 mg tablet 2 to 3 times daily.<\/li>
- After taking Metformin Sandoz for about 2 weeks, your doctor may want to measure your blood sugar and adjust your dose .<\/li>
- The highest dose is 3000 mg metformin hydrochloride daily, equivalent to 6 Metformin Sandoz 500 mg tablets * daily, divided into 3 divided doses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Children from 10 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Usual starting dose: 1 Metformin Sandoz 500 mg tablet or 1 Metformin Sandoz 850 mg tablet daily.<\/li>
- After taking Metformin Sandoz for about 2 weeks, your doctor may want to measure your blood sugar and adjust your dose .<\/li>
- The highest dose is 2000 mg metformin hydrochloride daily, equivalent to 4 Metformin Sandoz 500 mg tablets * daily, divided into 2 or 3 doses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Patients from the age of 65<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour doctor will decide on a dose of Metformin Sandoz based on how your kidneys are working, as it is common for you to have impaired kidney function in this patient group. See also section 2 under \u201cWarnings and Precautions\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to take Metformin Sandoz 500 mg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSwallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or after a meal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to take Metformin Sandoz 850 mg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSwallow the tablet with a glass of water,\u00a0before or after a meal<\/strong>.\u00a0The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Your doctor will take regular blood glucose tests and adjust your dose of Metformin Sandoz 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
Duration of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is decided by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Metformin Sandoz than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An overdose of Metformin Sandoz does not significantly reduce blood sugar levels. But it increases the risk of acid accumulation with lactic acid in the blood. Symptoms of acid buildup are listed at the end of the section \u201cWarnings and Precautions.\u201d Muscle pain with cramps, deep and rapid breathing, unconsciousness, and coma may develop within a few hours, requiring immediate hospitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Metformin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, skip the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0and only continue with your usual\u00a0dose\u00a0at the next dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you stop taking Metformin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you stop taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Sandoz without your doctor’s consent, this may cause your blood sugar level to rise uncontrollably.\u00a0This increases the risk of damage in the long term, for example, injuries can affect the eyes, kidneys, and blood vessels.<\/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
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin\u00a0Sandoz can cause the very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) but very serious\u00a0side effect\u00a0of lactic\u00a0acidosis\u00a0(see section \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d).\u00a0If this happens to you, you must\u00a0stop taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Sandoz <\/strong>and contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately, as\u00a0lactic acidosis\u00a0can lead to\u00a0coma.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOther possible side effects are<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very common side effects (<\/strong> may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- nausea<\/li>
- vomiting<\/li>
- diarrhea<\/li>
- stomach ache<\/li>
- loss of appetite<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These symptoms occur mainly at the beginning of treatment and usually disappear on their own. To prevent these problems, the tablets should be taken with or after a meal and divided into 2 to 3 doses daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common\u00a0side effects<\/strong>\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- taste changes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare side effects (<\/strong> may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- reduction of vitamin B 12<\/sub> uptake into the intestine during long-term treatment with Metformin Sandoz<\/li>
- reddening of the skin<\/li>
- itching<\/li>
- itchy rash<\/li>
- abnormal liver values \u200b\u200bor inflammation of the liver; this can give:
- fatigue<\/li>
- loss of appetite<\/li>
- weight loss<\/li>
- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking Metformin Sandoz and tell your doctor immediately if this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to store Metformin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the blister or jar after \u201cEXP\u201d.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine does not require any special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines 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
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is metformin hydrochloride.
Each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg of metformin hydrochloride equivalent to 390 mg of metformin .Each film-coated tablet contains 850 mg of metformin hydrochloride equivalent to 662.9 mg of metformin .<\/li> - The other ingredients are: povidone K90, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
500 mg <\/em>film-coated tablets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRound, white, and on both sides convex film-coated tablet.\u00a0The tablet is embossed \u201cM500\u201d on one side and smooth on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dimensions of the tablet: 11 mm x 6 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin Sandoz 500 mg is available in<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- HDPE tablet container with LDPE lid or PP lid and desiccant container with 30, 60, 100, 250, 330, 400 and 500 film-coated tablets<\/li>
- PVC aluminum pressure pack with 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 100, 120, 180, 250 and 270 film-coated tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
850 mg <\/em>film-coated tablets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nOval, white and film-coated tablet. The tablet has a score line on one side and is embossed with “M850” on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dimensions of the tablet: 19 mm x 6.5 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin Sandoz 850 mg is available in<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- HDPE tablet container with LDPE lid or PP lid and desiccant container with 30, 60, 100, 200, 250 and 500 film-coated tablets<\/li>
- PVC aluminum pressure pack with 20, 28, 30, 40, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 100, 120, 180, 250 and 300 film-coated tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Always store the desiccant container in the jar. Do not swallow the desiccant container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLEK SA, Ul. Domaniewska 50 C, 02-672 Warsaw, Poland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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