How To Take Metformin Tablet 500mg

2000 mg day extended release oral suspension.

How to take metformin tablet 500mg. Daily dose should be taken in divided doses 2 to 3 times a day with meals maximum dose. Metformin 500 mg tablet is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus polycystic ovary syndrome pcos etc. Use the dosing syringe provided or use a medicine dose measuring device not a kitchen spoon. Swallow metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets whole and never crush cut or chew.

Swallow slow release tablets whole. Later your doctor may want you to take 500 or 850 mg two to three times a day with meals. Dosages may vary between individuals. 500 mg orally once a day with evening meal.

Do not crush break or chew. Metformin is usually started at a low dosage before being titrated up. Swallow your metformin tablets whole with a glass of water. Follow your doctor s instructions.

Your doctor may increase your dose if needed until your blood sugar is controlled. Increase in 500 mg increments weekly as tolerated. Your doctor may increase your dosage by 500 mg weekly or 850 mg every 2 weeks up to a total of 2 550 mg taken per day in divided doses. Take your doses with meals.

Splitting dosages throughout the day rather than taking a single dose may improve gastric side effects such as nausea diarrhea and indigestion. The maximum daily dose is 2 000mg a day for example 4 x 500mg tablets. Do not crush chew or break an extended release tablet. Measure liquid medicine carefully.

Do not chew them. Shake the oral suspension before you measure a dose. Take metformin with a meal unless your doctor tells you otherwise. At first 500 milligrams mg two times a day taken with the morning and evening meals or 850 mg a day taken with the morning meal.

It s best to take metformin tablets with a meal to reduce the side effects.