OVALIFE MET TAB

Overview

OVALIFE MET TAB is a Schedule G drug.

OVALIFE MET TAB is composed of: MYO INOSITOL (550.0 MG), METFORMIN (500.0 MG)


Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.Metformin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.

Usage

METFORMIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
METFORMIN can address symptoms like: Eyes Blurred Vision, Feet Burn, Weight Loss (unintentional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

OVALIFE MET TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for OVALIFE MET TAB and its Constituents

• You should not use metformin if you have severe kidney disease or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• You should not use metformin if you are allergic to it.
• Take metformin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Take metformin with a meal.
• Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the tablet whole.
• Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor’s office.
• Your doctor may have you take extra vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine.
• It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of water to avoid this problem.
• Avoid excess dosage.

Common Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Diarrhoea, Joint Pain, Skin Rash, Anxiety, Depression, Night Terrors, Seizure, Change In Stools, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Abdomen Discomfort, Cough, Fever, Chills, Body Discomfort, Lower Back Pain, Drowsiness, Chest Discomfort, Confusion, Pale Skin, Labored Breathing, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Loss Of Movement, Runny Nose, Sneezing

Serious Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Indigestion, Heartburn, Breathlessness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Rapid Breathing, Pain With Urination, Belching, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Increased Passing Gas, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Rare Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Difficulty Concentrating, Unusual Behavior, Restless (tossing And Turning) Sleep

Disease Interactions

METFORMIN can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Acute Liver Failure, Shock, Myocardial Infarction, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Anemia, Alcoholism, Adrenal Insufficiency, Panhypopituitarism, Anorexia Nervosa, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin Deficiency Anemia

Technical Classification

METFORMIN is categorized as: NON-SULFONYLUREAS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for OVALIFE MET TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

OVALIFE MET TAB

INR 190 for 10 TABLETS

MYO INOSITOL 550.0 MG, METFORMIN 500.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CYSTOP M 500MG/600MG TAB	INR 150 for 10 TABLETS	MYO INOSITOL 600.0 MG, METFORMIN 500.0 MG
CYSTOP M TAB	INR 164.5 for 10 TABLETS	MYO INOSITOL 600 MG, METFORMIN 500 MG
FORMITOL TAB	INR 218 for 10TABLETS	METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, MYO INOSITOL 550 MG, METFORMIN 500 MCG, D-CHIRO-INOSITOL 13.8 MG, METHYL FOLATE 0.5 MG
GEOCYST M TAB	INR 175 for 10 TABLETS	MYO INOSITOL 600 MG, METFORMIN 500 MG
GOECYST M 500MG/600MG TAB SR	INR 160 for 10 TABLET SR	MYO INOSITOL 600.0 MG, METFORMIN 500.0 MG
GOECYST M TAB	INR 175 for 10 TABLETS	MYO INOSITOL 600 MG, METFORMIN 500 MG
MET INNOVFOL TAB	INR 210 for 10 TABLETS	METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, MYO INOSITOL 550.0 MG, METFORMIN 500.0 MG, L-METHYL FOLATE 0.5 MG
MET PCO CARE TAB	INR 199 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN , MYO INOSITOL
METITAL 250MG/600MG TAB	INR 150 for 10 TABLETS	MYO INOSITOL 600.0 MG, METFORMIN 250.0 MG
METITAL 500MG/600MG TAB	INR 176 for 10 TABLETS	MYO INOSITOL 600.0 MG, METFORMIN 500.0 MG
MYOCYST-M TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	MYO INOSITOL 600.0 MG, METFORMIN 500.0 MG
OOSURE M TAB	INR 199 for 10 TABLETS	METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, MYO INOSITOL 550 MG, METFORMIN 500 MG, INOSITOL 13.8 MG, METHYL FOLATE 0.5 MG