⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar. It is first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Management of type 2 diabetes
- Prevention of type 2 diabetes in prediabetes
🧪 Required Lab Monitoring
Your healthcare provider will order these tests to monitor your treatment:
A1c
Every 3 months until stable
Every 3-6 months
Kidney Function Test
Baseline and annually (eGFR required)
Vitamin B12
Every 2-3 years (long-term use)
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Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gas
- Weakness
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Severe kidney disease (eGFR below 30)
- Metabolic acidosis