Metta Sr 500mg Tablet

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Overview

Metta Sr 500mg Tablet contains Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg (sustained-release) and is presented as a tablet. It is supplied in a pack size of 30s.

It is classified as a non-prescription medicine, so no prescription is needed to order it. Under Malaysian rules for medicine information, this page carries product, safety and handling information only.

You can consult a doctor or pharmacist online on DoctorOnCall about this product before or after you order. Every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is delivered. Always read the label and the leaflet supplied with the pack.

Directions for Use

Take Metta Sr 500mg Tablet whole with a meal, as directed by your doctor, without crushing, chewing, or splitting the tablet, since this can affect the sustained-release mechanism.

Dosage

Treatment often begins with Metta Sr 500mg Tablet once daily with the evening meal, with your doctor gradually increasing the dose over several weeks based on your blood sugar response and tolerance. Do not change your dose without medical advice.

Storage Instructions

Store Metta Sr 500mg Tablet below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture, in its original packaging, and keep out of reach and sight of children.

Side Effects

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach discomfort or cramps
  • Metallic taste in the mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss (in some cases)

Contraindications

  • Significant kidney impairment
  • Metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Severe liver disease
  • Conditions causing poor oxygen supply to tissues, such as severe heart failure or recent heart attack
  • Known allergy to metformin
  • Before procedures requiring iodinated contrast dye, as a temporary pause is usually needed

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Alcohol, which raises the risk of lactic acidosis
  • Contrast dye used for certain X-ray or CT scans
  • Diuretics and some blood pressure medicines affecting kidney function
  • Steroid medicines, which can raise blood sugar
  • Other glucose-lowering medicines, increasing hypoglycaemia risk when combined

Quick Tips

  • Take Metta Sr 500mg Tablet with your evening meal to reduce stomach upset
  • Do not crush or split the tablet
  • Let your doctor know before undergoing scans requiring contrast dye
  • Keep up with routine blood tests to check kidney function and vitamin B12 levels
  • Increase your dose only as directed by your doctor, even if your blood sugar seems well controlled

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Active ingredient: Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg (sustained-release)
  • Hypromellose
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
  • Povidone
  • Magnesium stearate
  • Film-coating agents

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Use With Care

This medicine should be used cautiously during pregnancy. Monitoring may be required.

Breastfeeding

Generally Safe

This medicine is generally safe during breastfeeding with minimal risk to the infant.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Relevant Information

Starting metformin at a lower strength such as Metta Sr 500mg Tablet and increasing gradually is a common approach to reduce gastrointestinal side effects while the body adjusts. Your doctor at DoctorOnCall will guide any dose increase based on your blood sugar readings and kidney function over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandTorrent Pharma
ManufacturerTorrent Pharma
ClassificationNon-prescription
Ingredients / Active IngredientsMetformin
Pack Size30s
Shelf LifeMetta Sr 500mg Tablet typically remains stable for up to 36 months from manufacture when unopened and stored correctly. Always check the expiry date on the packaging before use.

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Important Medical Information

💊 Recommended Dosage:

Treatment often begins with Metta Sr 500mg Tablet once daily with the evening meal, with your doctor gradually increasing the dose over several weeks based on your blood sugar response and tolerance. Do not change your dose without medical advice.

🛑 Contraindications (Do not use if):
  • Significant kidney impairment
  • Metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Severe liver disease
  • Conditions causing poor oxygen supply to tissues, such as severe heart failure or recent heart attack
  • Known allergy to metformin
  • Before procedures requiring iodinated contrast dye, as a temporary pause is usually needed
If you are unsure, please chat with us or consult your doctor.
⚠️ Common Side Effects:
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach discomfort or cramps
  • Metallic taste in the mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss (in some cases)
Stop taking this medication immediately and consult your doctor if you experience severe allergic reactions or side effects.
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