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Okamet 500 Tablet- 20

Manufactured By Cipla Ltd

Composition Metformin (500mg)

Package Size ( 20 Tablet in a strip )

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Okamet 500 Tablet- 20

Item requires a valid prescription

Manufactured By Cipla Ltd

Composition Metformin (500mg)

Package Size ( 20 Tablet in a strip )

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Pharmacies (4)

MRP Rs 27.60

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Apollo

Qty:

Save up to 25% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹20.70

Delivery: 2 Hours (s)

Torus

Qty:

Save up to 17% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹22.91

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Netmeds

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Save up to 15% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹23.46

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Pharmeasy

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Save up to 14% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹23.74

Delivery: 2-3 Days (s)

Information about Okamet 500 Tablet- 20

Interactions / Warnings:

Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.

Pregnancy interaction:

Okamet 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Metformin is the medicine of choice to lower blood sugar levels. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Okamet. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. An upset stomach with nausea and diarrhoea may occur in the first two weeks; take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief. Notify your doctor if you have a kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust your dose. Vitamin B12 deficiency and symptoms of anemia like fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath or headache may occur. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these as you may require supplements.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Vomiting, Altered taste, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite.

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Okamet 500 Tablet- 20 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.