Metformine Sandoz® 1000 mg 90 tabs

Metformine Sandoz® 1000 mg

Metformine Sandoz® is an oral antihyperglycemic medicinal product containing metformin hydrochloride, indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood glucose levels and is considered a cornerstone of first-line diabetes therapy.

Metformin belongs to the biguanide class and is widely used as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic agents, including insulin.

Active Substance

• Metformin hydrochloride — 1000 mg per tablet

Indications

Metformine Sandoz® is indicated for:

• type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and children over 10 years of age
• conditions associated with insulin resistance
• inadequate glycemic control with diet and exercise alone

It may be used:

• as monotherapy
• as part of combination therapy

Mode of Action

Metformin:

• decreases hepatic glucose production
• improves peripheral insulin sensitivity
• reduces intestinal glucose absorption
• helps maintain or reduce body weight

Dosage Form

• Film-coated tablets
• Strength: 1000 mg
• Pack size: 90 tablets
• Route of administration: oral

Key Features

• Does not usually cause hypoglycemia when used alone
• Suitable for long-term treatment
• Widely recommended in international clinical guidelines
• Approved for use in adults and children over 10 years

Manufacturer

Sandoz (a Novartis division)
European Union