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Merit is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
INGREDIENTS:
Metformin hydrochloride
Benifits:
Merit is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Side Effects
Very common side effects: (affects more than 1 in 10 people)
• Stomach problems such as feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea, stomach pain and loss of appetite. These side effects are most likely to happen at the start of treatment.
• They usually last for a short time. It helps to take the dose with or after a meal.
Common side effects: (affects less than 1 in 10 people)
• taste of metal in your mouth