What pharmaceutical form is Metformin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions available in?

Metformin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions: COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA 850 mg (VÍA ORAL)

What are the side effects of Metformin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions?

Most Common - Diarrhea, vomiting and infection. Body as a Whole - Accidental injury, headache and infection. Gastrointestinal - Indigestion and nausea. Respiratory - Nose inflammation.

Can Metformin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions be used during pregnancy?

A: Metformin is recommended for use in pregnancy with no risk of congenital malformations . It may also be beneficial in pregnant obese non-diabetic women ( 1 ✔ ✔ Trusted Source Metformin for pregnancy and beyond: the pros and cons Go to source ).

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Metformin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

850 mg, COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA

INN: METFORMINA HIDROCLORURO

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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Form

COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA

Dosage

850 mg

Route

VÍA ORAL

Storage

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About This Product

Manufacturer

Merck Sante (ES)

ATC Code

A10BA02

Source

CIMA

This medication is an oral antidiabeti‍‍‍‍‍‍‍c agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels.

⚠️ Warnings

• It may cause dizziness, do not drink alcohol beverages while taking this medication. • It may lead to dehydration; dri‍‍‍‍‍‍‍nk plenty of water to avoid this problem. • Monitor blood sugar regularly. • Take your food properly; otherwise it will lead to low blood sugar. • Caution needed in elderly patients, children, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Dr. Ozarchuk, PharmD · April 2026