GLUCOPHAGE 500 MG 50 TAB

Glucophage is used to control blood glucose (the amount of sugar in the blood) in people with diabetes mellitus. Glucophage can be used in: type 1 diabetes, also called insulin dependent diabetes or juvenile onset diabetes, when insulin alone is not enough to control blood glucose levels type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (niddm) or maturity onset diabetes. It is especially useful in those who are overweight, when diet and exercise are not enough to lower high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia) glucophage can be used alone, or in combination with other medicines for treating diabetes. The dose varies from person to person. Your doctor will decide the right dose for you. The usual starting dose for adults is 500 mg one to two times a day. Your doctor may increase or decrease the dose, depending on your blood glucose levels. The maximum recommended dose is 1000 mg three times a day. The elderly and people with kidney problems may need smaller doses. If your child has diabetes that is resistant to insulin and is being treated in hospital, your child's doctor will decide the dose.