Diabex XR TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: metformin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 750 metformin hydrochloride 750 mg extended release tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR or Diabex XR 750 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed "750" on one side and "Merck", on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 120 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 90 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 750 metformin hydrochloride 750 mg extended release tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR or Diabex XR 750 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed "750" on one side and "Merck", on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 120 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 90 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 750 metformin hydrochloride 750 mg extended release tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR or Diabex XR 750 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed "750" on one side and "Merck", on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 120 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 90 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 750 metformin hydrochloride 750 mg extended release tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR or Diabex XR 750 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed "750" on one side and "Merck", on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 120 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 90 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 750 metformin hydrochloride 750 mg extended release tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR or Diabex XR 750 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed "750" on one side and "Merck", on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 120 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 90 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 750 metformin hydrochloride 750 mg extended release tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR or Diabex XR 750 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed "750" on one side and "Merck", on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 120 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 90 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. DIABEX XR 500 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, round, biconvex tablet, debossed with 500 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 Tablets (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 Tablets pack
- 120 Tablets pack
- 30 Tablets pack
- 60 Tablets pack
- 90 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack.Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR 500, Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed on one side with 1000
Images
Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 22 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 pack
- 120 pack
- 30 pack
- 60 pack
- 90 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on August, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. DIABEX XR 500 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, round, biconvex tablet, debossed with 500 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 Tablets (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 Tablets pack
- 120 Tablets pack
- 30 Tablets pack
- 60 Tablets pack
- 90 Tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on August, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. DIABEX XR 500 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, round, biconvex tablet, debossed with 500 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 Tablets (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 Tablets pack
- 120 Tablets pack
- 30 Tablets pack
- 60 Tablets pack
- 90 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. DIABEX XR 500 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, round, biconvex tablet, debossed with 500 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 Tablets (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 Tablets pack
- 120 Tablets pack
- 30 Tablets pack
- 60 Tablets pack
- 90 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. DIABEX XR 500 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, round, biconvex tablet, debossed with 500 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 Tablets (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 Tablets pack
- 120 Tablets pack
- 30 Tablets pack
- 60 Tablets pack
- 90 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. DIABEX XR 500 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, round, biconvex tablet, debossed with 500 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 Tablets (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 Tablets pack
- 120 Tablets pack
- 30 Tablets pack
- 60 Tablets pack
- 90 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack.Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR 500, Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed on one side with 1000
Images
Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 22 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 pack
- 120 pack
- 30 pack
- 60 pack
- 90 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack.Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR 500, Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed on one side with 1000
Images
Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 22 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 pack
- 120 pack
- 30 pack
- 60 pack
- 90 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack.Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR 500, Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed on one side with 1000
Images
Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 22 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 pack
- 120 pack
- 30 pack
- 60 pack
- 90 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack.Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR 500, Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed on one side with 1000
Images
Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 22 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 pack
- 120 pack
- 30 pack
- 60 pack
- 90 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIABEX XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack.Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
Listen to the audio transcription of the CMI leaflet.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Diabex XR 500, Diabex XR 750 or Diabex XR 1000 may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- White to off-white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, debossed on one side with 1000
Images
Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 22 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 (Starter Pack) pack
- 100 pack
- 120 pack
- 30 pack
- 60 pack
- 90 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metformin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
