Is Diabex the same as metformin?

Metformin is a medication commonly used to help people living with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels. It belongs to the class of medications called Biguanides, which include brand names such as Diabex, Diaformin, Formet, Glucobete, Glucomet, Glucophage, Metex XR and Metforbell.

When should you take Diabex?

Diabex tablets should be taken with meals to avoid stomach upset. It has slow onset of effect and may take up 2 weeks to establish. Your doctor will perform a blood test every 4-6 months to monitor your kidney function. Diabex may interact with some medicines.

What is Diabex 500 for?

Diabex is used to control blood glucose (the amount of sugar in the blood) in people with diabetes mellitus. Diabex can be used in type 2 diabetes in adults and children over 10 years of age.

How often should I take Diabex XR 500 mg?

Diabex XR 500 (500 mg Tablets) and Diabex XR 1000 (1000 mg Tablets). The dose varies from person to person. Your doctor will decide the right dose for you. The usual starting dose is 1 tablet (500 mg) once daily with the evening meal. Your doctor may increase the dose slowly, depending on your blood glucose levels.

Which is better Diabex XR 500 or metformin 1000?

Switching from immediate release metformin to Diabex XR In patients already treated with metformin tablets, the starting dose of Diabex XR 500 Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 should be equivalent to the daily dose of metformin immediate release tablets. In patients

Can a Diabex 500 be used as a monotherapy?

Diabex XR 500, Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.

What’s the shelf life of Diabex XR 750?

Diabex XR 500, Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin. The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth. Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.