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Metformin

Metformin is an FDA-approved antidiabetic agent that manages high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. It reduces glucose absorption from the intestines, lowers liver glucose production, and improves insulin sensitivity. Metformin is recommended with dietary changes and exercise for better...

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Metformin Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

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 • The recommended starting dose of metformin hydrochloride tablets...

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Metformin results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill A 12 White Round is Metformin Hydrochloride
  • Pill A 1 4 White Oval is Metformin Hydrochloride
  • Pill Z 70 White Round is Metformin Hydrochloride
  • Pill G MF 1 White Round is Metformin Hydrochloride
  • Pill 93 48 White Oval is Metformin Hydrochloride

Metformin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Metformin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 500 mg; 750 mg; 850 mg; 1000 mg; 500 mg/5 mL; 625 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Usual Pediatric Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions...

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Metformin / Saxagliptin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Metformin / Saxagliptin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 500 mg-5 mg; 1000 mg-2.5 mg; 1000 mg-5 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other Comments Usual Adult Dose for...

Canagliflozin / Metformin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Canagliflozin / Metformin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 50 mg-500 mg; 50 mg-1000 mg; 150 mg-500 mg; 150 mg-1000 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other Comments...

Metformin / Pioglitazone Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Metformin / Pioglitazone Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 500 mg-15 mg; 850 mg-15 mg; 1000 mg-30 mg; 1000 mg-15 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other Comments Usual...

Linagliptin / Metformin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Linagliptin / Metformin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 2.5 mg-500 mg; 2.5 mg-850 mg; 2.5 mg-1000 mg; 5 mg-1000 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other Comments Usual...

Empagliflozin / Metformin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Empagliflozin / Metformin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 5 mg-500 mg; 12.5 mg-1000 mg; 5 mg-1000 mg; 12.5 mg-500 mg; 10 mg-1000 mg; 25 mg-1000 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Usual Pediatric Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information...

Metformin / Sitagliptin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Metformin / Sitagliptin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 500 mg-50 mg; 1000 mg-50 mg; 1000 mg-100 mg; (as base) 500 mg-50 mg; (as base) 1000 mg-50 mg; (as base) 1000 mg-100 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose...

Metformin / Rosiglitazone Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Metformin / Rosiglitazone Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 1000 mg-2 mg; 1000 mg-4 mg; 500 mg-1 mg; 500 mg-2 mg; 500 mg-4 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other...

Alogliptin / Metformin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Alogliptin / Metformin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 12.5 mg-500 mg; 12.5 mg-1000 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other Comments Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes...

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