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Getformin

Getformin (Glimepiride+Metformin HCl) by Getz pharma 2mg+500mg 30 Tablets. It is used to improve glycemic in diabetes patients.

Package Contains: Each Getformin package contains 2 mg + 500 mg, 30 tablets & a leaflet.

Composition:  Each film-coated tablet contains:  Getformin

Glimepiride USP 2mg
Metformin HCl USP 500mg

Dosage & Administration: As directed by the physician. Or see package insert for full prescribing information.

Uses/ Indications: Getformin medicine is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes whose diabetes is not adequately controlled with glimepiride or metformin HCl alone, or for those patients who have initially responded to glimepiride or metformin HCl alone and require additional glycemic control.

Side Effects/ Adverse Reactions: Diarrhea, vomiting, metallic taste, rash, isolated transaminase elevations, cholestatic jaundice, allergic skin reactions, photosensitivity reactions, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia and blurred vision.

Glimepiride appears to be associated with a low incidence of hypoglycemia. It has also been found to have low propensity to cause adverse cardiovascular effects. Impaired gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin B12 and folic acid has been associated with long term metformin therapy. Rarely, metformin administration has resulted in lactic acidosis.

Contraindications: Glimepiride + Metformin HCl combination is contraindicated in:

  • Patients with known hypersensitivity to sulfonylurea or biguanide or any component of the drug.
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
  • Renal or hepatic failure.
  • Alcoholism.
  • NIDDM complicated by severe ketosis and acidosis.
  • Diabetic pre-coma and coma.
  • Patients undergoing surgery, after severe trauma or during infections.
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Coronary heart disease, cardiac failure.
  • Peripheral vascular disease.
  • Pregnancy and lactation.

Instruction: Store at 25°C (Excursions permitted between 15°C – 30°C). 
Protect from sunlight & moisture. Getformin-back
Keep out of reach of children.

Note: To be sold on prescription of a
registered medical practitioner only.

Manufacturer & Buy Online:

Getformin Tablets are manufactured by: Getz Pharma.

This is the link to the manufacturer: www.getzpharma.com

You can buy online from: https://sehat.com.pk

It is available online, or you can buy it from any nearby pharmacy. It is currently (2026) available at the retail price of around 650 rupees.

 

By: Urooj