hypoglycemia
diarrhea
nausea
upset stomach or stomach pain
Taking GLUMETZA with your evening meal can help lessen the common stomach side effects of metformin that usually happens at the beginning of treatment. If you have unexplained stomach problems, tell your doctor. Stomach problems that start later, during treatment may be a sign of something more serious.
Tell your doctor if these symptoms return, as they may be symptoms of lactic acidosis.
Tell your doctor if you have side effects that bother you or that do not go away.
These are not all of the possible side effects of GLUMETZA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store GLUMETZA?
Store GLUMETZA at 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).
Keep GLUMETZA and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of GLUMETZA.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use GLUMETZA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give GLUMETZA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information summarizes the most important information about GLUMETZA. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about GLUMETZA that is written for health professionals.
For more information, go to www.GlumetzaXR.com or call 1 866 458 6389.
What are the ingredients in GLUMETZA?
Active Ingredient: metformin hydrochloride
Inactive Ingredient: 500mg tablet: coloring, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and polyethylene oxide.
1000mg tablet: colloidal silicon dioxide, polyvinyl alcohol, crospovidone, glyceryl behenate, polyacrylate dispersion, hypromellose, talc, polyethylene glycol, eudragit, titanium dioxide, simethicone emulsion, polysorbate and coloring.
What is type2 diabetes?
Type2 diabetes is a condition in which your body does not make enough insulin, and the insulin that your body produces does not work as well as it should. Your body can also make too much sugar. When this happens, sugar (glucose) builds up in the blood. This can lead to serious medical problems.
The main goal of treating diabetes is to lower your blood sugar to a normal level.
High blood sugar can be lowered by diet and exercise, and by certain medicines when necessary.
Talk to your doctor about how to prevent, recognize, and take care of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and problems you have because of your diabetes.
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500mg Extended-Release Tablets
NDC 13913-002-13
Glumetza®
(metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets)
100Tablets
500mg
ONCE DAILY
Rx ONLY
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1000mg Extended-Release Tablets
NDC 13913-003-16
Glumetza®
(metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets)
90Tablets
1000mg
ONCE DAILY
Rx ONLY
GLUMETZA
metformin hydrochloride tablet, film coated, extended rele
