Meforcip Er (Metformin)


Brand Name: Meforcip Er

Generic Name: Metformin

Manufacturer/Agent: Cipla Ltd


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 500mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 420.00

Retail Price: @ KES 5.60


Class: Antidiabetics:biguanides (Endocrine system drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C4H11N5.HCL = 165.6

Precautions: Heart failure. dehydration. alcoholism. insulin-dependent diabetes. ketoacidosis.

Indications/Uses: A biguanide used type ii diabetes 500mg tid or 850mg bd, with food.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Lactic acidosis. diarrhoea. vomiting. bloatedness. reduced appetite.