Brand name: Formet
Formet is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) metformin. On this page you will find out more about Formet, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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. healthdirect medicines information is not intended for use in an emergency. If you are suffering an acute illness, overdose, or emergency condition, call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.
Reasonable care has been taken to provide accurate information at the time of creation. This information is not intended to substitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be exclusively relied on to manage or diagnose a medical condition. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Active ingredient in this medicine: metformin
Pack size information
Please select the pack size from the options directly below to view information on the medicine.
Information for medicine and pack size:
Formet 500 mg film-coated tablet, 100
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
Metformin is indicated in the treatment of type2 diabetes mellitus not satisfactorily controlled by diet, where the risk of lactic acidosis is minimised by excluding predisposing factors, especially impaired renal, hepatic or cardiovascular function. Metformin may be used as initial therapy or in sulphonylurea failure, either alone or in combination with a sulphonylurea or as adjuvant therapy in insulin-dependent diabetes.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | White to off white, circular, biconvex, bevel edged |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, film coated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
100: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 3 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 May 2018
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
Need more information?
These trusted information partners have more on this topic.
Found 5 results
Formet Tablets - myDr.com.au
Formet Tablets - Consumer Medicines Information leaflets of prescription and over-the-counter medicines
Read more on myDr – Consumer Medicine Information website
Formet 850 Tablets - myDr.com.au
Formet 850 Tablets - Consumer Medicines Information leaflets of prescription and over-the-counter medicines
Read more on myDr – Consumer Medicine Information website
Formet 500 Bottle Tablets - myDr.com.au
Formet 500 Bottle Tablets - Consumer Medicines Information leaflets of prescription and over-the-counter medicines
Read more on myDr – Consumer Medicine Information website
Tablets
Tablets Medication for type 2 diabetes People with type 2 diabetes are often given medications including insulin to help control their blood glucose levels
Read more on Diabetes Australia website
Iodine-containing contrast medium - InsideRadiology
InsideRadiology provides free and easily accessible, accurate, up to date and credible information about medical imaging tests and procedures.
Read more on InsideRadiology website
Found 0 results
