Fortamet: Oral tablet, extended release (1000mg)
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What is this Medicine?
METFORMIN (met FOR min) is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps to control blood sugar. Treatment is combined with diet and exercise. This medicine can be used alone or with other medicines for diabetes.
Similar Generic Drugs : Metformin Hydrochloride: Oral tablet, extended release (750mg) | Metformin Hydrochloride: Oral tablet, extended release (1000mg) | Metformin Hydrochloride: Oral tablet, extended release (500mg)
Fortamet 1000mg Extended-Release Tablet
NDC: 596300575-
Prescription Required
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Not a Controlled Drug
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FDA Approved
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Precocious Puberty, Prolongation Of Pubertal Growth
Protect from light
Avoid excessive humidity
Store at 77 degrees F; excursions permitted to 59-86 degrees F
Avoid excessive heat (above 104 degrees F)
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Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.
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