diabex xr / 500mg / 120tabs

DESCRIPTION

• Each Diabex XR 500 extended-release tablet contains 500 mg of metformin hydrochloride.
• Diabex XR 500 also contains trace amounts of sulfites. For the full list of excipients, see Section 6.1 List of excipients.
• Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablets: white to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed “500” on one side.
• DIABEX 500 is gluten free.
• The tablet shells may be present in the faeces. Patients should be advised that this is normal.
• Diabex XR is used to control blood glucose (sugar) in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially in those who are overweight. It is used when diet and exercise are not enough to control high levels of blood glucose.
• Diabex XR can be used alone, or in combination with other medicines for treating diabetes.