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Metformin hydrochloride

Used for: Metformin hydrochloride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride tablets are biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 )

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Diabetes or metabolic medicine Diabetes and metabolic medicines ID 1240
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Metformin hydrochloride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride tablets are biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 )

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Active Ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical Name

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Common Brands

Metformin Hydrochloride

Generic / Alternate Names

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

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Heart Failure

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Frequent hunger

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High blood sugar symptoms

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Low blood sugar symptoms

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Unintentional weight changes

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