Diabetes - Generic Glucophage
(500mg) Tablets
Generic Glucophage (Metaformin Hydrochloride
Tablets) is used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.
Generic Glucophage, used correctly, can control the blood
sugar levels in the body.
Generic Glucophage was
developed by a French Pharmacist, Jan Aron in 1958. Instead
of making the human body produce more insulin, Generic
Glucophage helps the body respond to its own insulin. With
the help of Dr. Jean Sterne, who determined that the
medication could be given orally in varying amounts based on
the persons needs, Glucophage was approved in France in
1960. In 1962 Glucophage was distributed worldwide with the
exception of the United States.
Since this medication can be
given in different amounts depending upon the persons needs,
the idea is to find the lowest possible amount required to
maintain a normal blood sugar level.
Directions: Start with
one tablet of 500mg every morning. Continue to test blood
sugar levels to determine if more medication is necessary.
If more is needed, increase by taking another 500mg tablet
at dinner. The usual amount of medication that is used is
1500mg per day. NEVER EXCEED 2500mg PER DAY AND ALWAYS TAKE
WITH FOOD.
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