Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | 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 | Metafolate Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Metafolate Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Common Side Effect | Altered taste, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Stomach 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. Metafolate Tablet is to be taken with food.Metafolate Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach. |
| Driving | Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Metafolate Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metafolate Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Metafolate Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine. |
| Liver | Metafolate Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metafolate Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Metafolate Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. |
| Mechanism of action | Metafolate Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Metformin, L-Methyl Folate, Methylcobalamin and Myo Inositol which treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in females. Metformin helps regulate hormones in PCOS by balancing insulin levels. This effect leads to more regular menstruation and ovulation cycles. L-Methyl Folate and Methylcobalamin provide essential nutrients. Myo Inositol ensures proper binding of insulin to its receptors and regulates the signaling that follows the binding process. Like this, it enhances body’s response to insulin, and improves hormone balance. |
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