• Metformin decreases blood glucose levels by decreasing hepatic glucose production (also called gluconeogenesis)
• Metformin decreases the intestinal absorption of glucose
• Metformin increases insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization

Therapeutic Indications Of Glucophage 500 Mg Tablets

• Metformin hydrochloride is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes (also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes) when diet and exercise alone have not been enough to control your blood glucose levels.
• Diabetes Mellitus is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high
• The main symptoms of diabetes mellitus are polyuria, polyphagia & polydipsia

Method Of Administration Of Glucophage 500 Mg Tablets

• The dosage of Metformin is determined by the doctor on an individual basis according to the results of laboratory blood glucose measurement.
• Usually, adults start with 500 mg or 850 mg metformin hydrochloride 2 or 3 times a day.
• The maximum daily dose is 3000 mg taken as 3 divided doses
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.