Metta Sr 500mg Tablet

Metta Sr 500mg Tablet contains metformin hydrochloride in a sustained-release formulation, prescribed together with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The 500mg strength is commonly used as a starting dose for patients new to metformin, or as part of a gradually titrated regimen to help the body adjust while minimising stomach-related side effects.

As with all metformin-based diabetes medicines, Metta Sr 500mg Tablet requires a doctor’s prescription in Malaysia. Customers ordering through DoctorOnCall must complete an online consultation so a doctor can review kidney function, existing blood sugar control, and other medicines before determining the right starting dose.

Metformin lowers blood sugar mainly by reducing glucose production in the liver, improving the body’s response to insulin, and modestly slowing glucose absorption from the intestines; the sustained-release formulation releases the active ingredient gradually, helping to maintain steadier blood sugar levels and reduce the gastrointestinal side effects sometimes seen with immediate-release metformin.

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.

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.

Metta 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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.