Metformin |
Formulary
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Tablets 500mg, 850mg M/R tablets 500mg, 750mg, 1g Oral Solution 500mg/5mL - Use restricted to those with swallowing difficulties/enteral tube feeding
Only consider using modified release metformin if the patient cannot tolerate immediate release metformin. Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control Reduction in the risk or delay of the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adult, overweight patients with implied Glucose Tolerance and/or increased HbA1C who are at high risk for developing overt type 2 diabetes mellitus and still progressing towards type 2 diabetes mellitus despite implementation of intensive lifestyle change for 3-6 months. |
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