Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet SIOFOR 1000mg film-coated tablets
Precautions:
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Metformin is a medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is an oral antidiabetic from the biguanide class that helps lower blood glucose levels by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing glucose production by the liver. Metformin also slows the absorption of glucose from the digestive tract.
This medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, especially in overweight or obese patients, as it does not cause weight gain. In some cases, it is also used for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) due to its effects on glucose and insulin metabolism.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite, particularly at the start of treatment. In rare cases, it can cause lactic acidosis, a serious complication, especially in patients with kidney impairment or other severe conditions. It is important to take metformin as prescribed by a doctor, with regular monitoring of kidney function.
This medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, especially in overweight or obese patients, as it does not cause weight gain. In some cases, it is also used for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) due to its effects on glucose and insulin metabolism.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite, particularly at the start of treatment. In rare cases, it can cause lactic acidosis, a serious complication, especially in patients with kidney impairment or other severe conditions. It is important to take metformin as prescribed by a doctor, with regular monitoring of kidney function.
General data about SIOFOR 1000mg
- Substance:
- metformin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W42349002
- Concentration:
- 1000mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 60
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 20.55 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Pharmaceutical forms available for metformin
Concentrations available for metformin
- 1000mg
- 500mg
- 750mg
- 850mg
Combinations with other substances
- canagliflozin + metformin
- dapagliflozin + metformin
- empagliflozin + metformin
- ertugliflozin + metformin
- glibenclamide + metformin
- linagliptin + metformin
- metformin + glibenclamide
- metformin + saxagliptin + dapagliflozin
- pioglitazone + metformin
- rosiglitazone + metformin
- saxagliptin + metformin
- sitagliptin + metformin
- vildagliptin + metformin