Metformin: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Metformin. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and children with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set ded33248…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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