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Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR

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Product introduction

Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It helps to maintain blood sugar levels and reduces the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.

Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

It may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Before taking Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Uses of Formin Plus Tablet SR

Benefits of Formin Plus Tablet SR

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. It also contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B that helps protect nerve damage and treats symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning, and needle-like sensations in the hands and feet.
You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Side effects of Formin Plus Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Formin Plus

  • Nausea
  • Taste change
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain

How to use Formin Plus Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

How Formin Plus Tablet SR works

Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Formin Plus Tablet SR?

Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps to lower the high blood sugar levels and prevents long-term complications. This medicine also prevents the deficiency of vitamin B12. It should be used along with a proper diet and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken with food to avoid the side effects of nausea and upset stomach.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR
₹12.0/Tablet SR
Rejumet 1000 Tablet SR
Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹7.39/tablet sr
38% cheaper
Cureformin MC Forte Tablet SR
Curega Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹12/tablet sr
same price

Quick tips

  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • It does not cause weight gain and rarely causes low blood sugar unlike other diabetes medicines.
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal.
  • Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, or persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Formin Plus 1000 Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC

Patient concerns

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Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET
My mother is having Diabetics type 2, at present doctor prescribed her to take FORMIN PG-2 tablets before Lunch, in the morning she is having PAN 40. Is it ok to take substitute of the medicine FORMIN PG - 2 tablet, as it is expensive to buy per strip.
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Yes if same salt
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References

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  4. Metformin and mecobalamin [Product Monograph]. Goa Plant, India; Centaur Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd-India. [Accessed 25 Nov. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link

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Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: December, 2025

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