• Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water.
• Take this medicine with or without food, preferably with food.
• Swallow it as a whole, do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Take it at the same time to help you remember.
• Or use it exactly as instructed by your doctor.

Expert Advice

• Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor.
• Drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration.
• Do not share this medicine with anyone.
• Do not use more than the recommended dose.
• Do not skip or alter the dose.
• Do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any serious side effects.

Primary Uses:

Type II diabetes

Indications:

This medicine is indicated in maturity onset diabetes either alone or with sulphonylureas. It is also used as adjuvant therapy in insulin dependent diabetes, particularly in obese patients.

Side Effects:

GI upset, taste disturbance, abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis (inflammatory condition of liver), skin reactions, reduced B12 absorption are some of its side effects. Rarely it may cause lactic acidosis (buildup of lactate causing acidic pH of blood stream).

Do Not Use

Pregnancy:

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more information.