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Metformin hydrochloride 500mg/5ml Oral Solution

Therapeutic indications
Metformin is indicated for

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control.

  • In adults, Metformin hydrochloride oral solution may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents or with insulin.
  • In children from 10 years of age and adolescents, Metformin hydrochloride oral solution may be used as monotherapy or in combination with insulin.

  • For further information please contact us at medinfo@syrimed.co.uk

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Metformin hydrochloride 500mg/5ml Oral Solution
Strength Each ml contains 100mg metformin hydrochloride.
Pack Size 150ml
Alcohol Free Yes
Sugar Free Yes
Flavour Strawberry flavour
Shelf Life (Unopened/after first opening) 12 months/ Discard 30 days after first opening.
Storage Conditions Store in a refrigerator (2° C – 8° C)
PIP Code 121-3693
NHS Price £9.00
Legal Status Prescription Only Medicine
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Item code 2024/037  |   Date of preparation January 2025