Metital Tablet

METITAL contains Metformin and Myo Inositol
Metformin hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called biguanides which is used to treat diabetes
Inositol is also called as vitamin B8

WHAT METITAL IS USED FOR?

It is used in the management of

Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Diabetic neuropathy

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to Metformin or Myo Inositol or any other ingredients in this medicine
Have kidney or liver disease
Have mental disorder or thyroid problems
Have high levels of vitamin D in your blood (hypervitaminosis D)
Have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia) and urine
Have Ketoacidosis
Drink a lot of alcohol
Suffer from pernicious anaemia
Have a tumour

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant you should always consult with doctor before taking this medicine

CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

Consult your doctor before giving this medicine to children

DRIVING & USING MACHINES

This medicine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Antidepressants
Cholestyramine
Oral contraceptives
Fluorouracil, a drug used to treat certain tumour
Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium
Preparations containing zinc such as vitamins or food supplements
Sulfasalazine, used to treat the inflammatory bowel conditions ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
Histamine H2-antagonists
Digoxin, digitalis used for heart problem
Barbiturates used for sleep disturbance
Glucocorticoids often used to treat allergies or asthma (e.g. hydrocortisone, prednisolone)
Medicines which increase urine production (diuretics)
Ibuprofen and celecoxib, used to treat pain and inflammation
Certain medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists)
Salbutamol or terbutaline (used to treat asthma)
Corticosteroids (used to treat a variety of conditions, such as severe inflammation of the skin or in asthma)
Other medicines used to treat diabetes

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Before taking this medicine consult your doctor, he may alter the dose according to your health condition
Swallow this medicine with a full glass of water
Do not crush or break the tablet

If you take more METITAL

If you take more METITAL, contact your nearest hospital or your doctor immediately

If you forget to take METITAL

Take them as soon as you remember and then continue with the next dose as instructed. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking METITAL

Talk to your doctor before stopping this medicine

SIDE EFFECTS OF METITAL:

SERIOUS

Malabsorption of vitamin B12
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Change in taste perception
Lactic acidosis
Skin reaction
Abdominal pain

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)