Humamet 850mg 1 Tablet
Generic Name | 850 mg Metformin HCI |
Strength | 850 mg tablet |
Indication/Usage | Humamet (Metformin HCI) is indicated to impr Humamet can be given alone as an initial treatment, or to supplement treatment with a sulfonylurea. In patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type I) who are not adequately controlled, Humamet can be added to their existing treatment regimen.ove glycemic control in patients with Non- Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus where there is poor diet control; primary and secondary failures to sulfonylurea treatment and those having a trend for increasing the body weight; diabetics with an exceeding body weight. Humamet can be given alone as an initial treatment, or to supplement treatment with a sulfonylurea. In patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type I) who are not adequately controlled, Humamet can be added to their existing treatment regimen. |
Dosage and Administration | Recommended dose is 500 mg three times a day or 850 mg two times a day, taken with meals. The dosage of Humamet (Metformin HCI) must be individualized based on both effectiveness and tolerance, but should not exceed the maximum dose of 2550 mg. N.B. If in combination therapy with either a sulfonylurea or insulin, diabetic control should be checked by blood sugar readings, because of the possibility of hypoglycemia. 1) The dose should be increased gradually. One 500 mg tablet, three times a day is often enough to give good diabetic control. This may be achieved within a few days, but it is not unusual for the full effect to be delayed for up to two weeks. If control is incomplete a cautious increase in dosage to a maximum of 3 g daily is justified. Once control has been obtained it may be possible to reduce the dosage. 2) When combined with existing sulfonylurea therapy which is not giving adequate control, one 500 mg tablet should be added initially, the dosage of Humamet being gradually increased until optimal control is obtained. Often the sulfonylurea may be reduced and in some patients withdrawn. Humamet can then be continued as the sole therapy. |
Warning and Precautions | Safety in pregnant women and in nursing mothers has not been established. The use of Humamet (Metformin HCI) during pregnancy or in breastfeeding is not advised. Humamet (Metformin HCI) is known to be excreted in the kidney thus patients with impaired renal function should be cautioned. Regular monitoring of renal function is advisable in all diabetic patients. The use of Humamet (Metformin HCI) is not advised in conditions which may cause dehydration or in patients suffering from serious infections or trauma. Patients receiving Humamet (Metformin HCI) should have their Vitamin B12 levels estimated annually since decrease Vitamin B12 absorption has been reported. When used alone, Humamet (Metformin HCI) is not prone to cause hypoglycemia. However, when given in combinations with a sulfonylurea, blood glucose levels should be monitored. Interactions with Cimetidine and anticoagulants have been reported. In healthy subjects given single 500 mg doses of cephalexin and metformin, plasma metformin Cmax and AUC increased by an average of 34% and 24%, respectively, and metformin renal clearance decreased by an average of 14%. No information is available about the interaction of cephalexin and metformin following multiple dose administration. |
Adverse Reactions | The most common side effects of Humamet (Metformin HCI) are gastrointestinal disturbances such as: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, metallic taste. Very rarely, lactic acidosis has been associated with the treatment of Metformin HCI. It is a serious metabolic complication due to accumulation of metformin. It may also occur in association with a number of pathophysiologic conditions, including diabetes mellitus, and whenever there is significant tissue hypoperfusion and hypoxemia. Lactic acidosis is characterized by elevated blood lactate levels, decreased blood pH, electrolyte disturbances with an increase in anion gap, and an increased lactate/pyruvate ratio. Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency that must be treated in a hospital immediately. |
Contraindication | Humamet (Metformin HCI) is contraindicated in patients with: 1. Renal disease or renal dysfunction 2. Chronic liver disease 3. Cardiac failure, recent myocardial infarction 4. Known hypersensitivity to Metformin Hydrochloride 5. Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma. Diabetic ketoacidosis should be treated with insulin. 6. History of, or states associated with lactic acidosis or hypoxemia 7. Alcoholism The use of Humamet (Metformin HCI) should be stopped 2-3 days before surgery or clinical investigations, e.g. IV urography and IV angiography. It should be resumed only after control of renal function has been regained. |
Requires Prescription? (Yes or No) | Yes |
Overdose and Treatment | Hypoglycemia is not normally a problem encountered with Humamet (Metformin HCI) when used alone. In combination therapy with sulfonylurea or insulin with alcohol, hypoglycemia can occur. In excessive dosage and particularly, if there is a possibility of accumulation, lactic acidosis should be suspected. Intensive supportive therapy is recommended which should be particularly directed as correcting fluid loss and metabolic disturbance. |
Storage Conditions | Store at controlled room temperatures between 15°C to 30°C. |
1. We will deliver orders in the following areas (except in island barangays).
a) Pangasinan ✔ Dagupan City |
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b) La Union ✔ Agoo |
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c) Ilocos Sur ✔ Tagudin |
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d) Ilocos Norte ✔ Laoag City |
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e) Bataan ✔ Orion |
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f) Abra ✔ Bangued |
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g) Pampanga ✔ Angeles City |
2. There are two (2) ways to receive your order:
a) via Home Delivery
b) via Store Pickup in any of the following St. Joseph Drug (pick-up point)i> branches:
✔ Perez Blvd., Dagupan City
✔ Mabini St., Poblacion West, Calasiao, Pangasinan
✔ Rizal St. corner Biagtan St., Poblacion, Mangaldan, Pangasinan
✔ Rizal St., Poblacion, San Fabian, Pangasinan
✔ Charms Bldg., Poblacion, Pozzorubio, Pangasinan
✔ CB Mall, Mc Arthur Highway, Nancayasan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan
✔ Zone 1 Market Road corner McArthur Highway, Villasis, Pangasinan
✔ Roxas corner Malong St., San Carlos, Pangasinan
✔ Calvo St., Mangatarem, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion, Basista, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion, Binmaley, Pangasinan
✔ Solis St., Brgy. Poblacion, Lingayen, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion, Quezon Avenue, Alaminos, Pangasinan
✔ Concordia (Pob.), Bolinao, Pangasinan
✔ National Road, Poblacion, Bani, Pangasinan
✔ Mother Goose Bldg., Tapuac District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
✔ Joleco Bldg., I, A.B. Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City, Pangasinan
✔ E&J Bldg., Milo Street, Manaoag, Pangasinan
✔ Panda Ave., Poblacion, Mapandan, Pangasinan
✔ San Guillermo, San Jacinto, Pangasinan
✔ Blue Horizon Bldg., Quezon Blvd., Poblacion, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
✔ CentroMart, Rizal St., Lingayen, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion, Aguilar, Pangasinan
✔ Romulo Highway, Poblacion, Bugallon ,Pangasinan
✔ Gen. Luna St., Poblacion, Rosales, Pangasinan
✔ Quezon Blvd., Tayug, Pangasinan
✔ National Road, Umingan, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion East, Alcala, Pangasinan
✔ M.H. Del Pilar St., Bayambang, Pangasinan
✔ CSI, Malasiqui, Pangasinan
✔ P. Tavera St., Poblacion, Binalonan, Pangasinan
✔ Guiset Sur, San Manuel, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion West, Asingan, Pangasinan
✔ G/F Magic Mall, Alexander St., Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion, Infanta, Pangasinan
✔ Agbayani St., Poblacion, Sual, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion, Urbiztondo, Pangasinan
✔ Poblacion, Sta.Barbara, Pangasinan
✔ Victoria Rd., San Nicolas Norte, Agoo, La Union
✔ CSI City Mall, Biday, San Fernando City, La Union
✔ Osmeña Street, San Fernando City, La Union
✔ Poblacion East, Rosario, La Union
✔ Brgy. Lacong, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
✔ Hennady Bldg. McArthur Poblacion, Brgy. V, Bantay, Ilocos Sur
✔ National Highway, San Antonio, Candon City, Ilocos Sur
✔ Quezon Avenue, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
✔ City Galore Square, J.P. Rizal cor. Ligo St., Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
✔ Trece Grande Bldg., 187 JP Rizal St. Cor. Dr. Damaso Samonte St. Brgy 19, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
✔ National Road, San Vicente, Orion, Bataan
✔ Taft St., Zone 5, Bangued, Abra
✔ Washington St., Brgy 2 Abian, Batac, Ilocos Norte
✔ Middle Session, Baguio City, Benguet
✔ G/F Senvik Loy Bldg., La Trinindad, Benguet
✔ CSI Warehouse, Purok I Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
✔ Magic Mall, Poblacion, Sta. Cruz, Zambales
✔ Sto. Rosario St., Sto. Domingo, Angeles City, Pampanga
3. We charge the following delivery fee:
Mode of Delivery | Delivery Fee |
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Home Delivery | Delivery fee starts at P60.00 for the first four (4) kilometers. Additional amount will be charged depending on the distance of the shipping address you specified (please refer to the Shipping Fee Directory). |
Store Pickup | Free of Charge |
4. We will deliver your order as follows:
a) for Home Delivery
Orders Received | Delivery Schedule |
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Before 1:00pm | Same day delivery within 2:00pm to 6:00pm |
After 1:00pm | Next day delivery within 2:00pm to 6:00pm |
b) for Store Pick-up
You may expect your order to be ready within 2 hours to a day (depending on the availability of ordered item) upon placement of order. You will be notified via call/SMS once your order is ready for pick-up. We encourage you to claim your order within 3 days (during store hours) upon receipt of advice that your order is ready for pick-up, otherwise, such shall deemed as cancelled.
5. We will deliver your order from Monday to Sunday (including holidays) from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
6. There are two (2) ways to track your order:
a) For every change in the order status, an email will be sent to you.
b) You can also check your order status by signing-in to your account. Just go to “My Account” and click “Orders” to display the order status.
7. In case you are not home when your order arrives, you may have a representative receive and pay the package for you. However, if payment was made via bank transfer, your representative shall be required to present the following:
a) Authorization Letter; and
b) Your Valid ID (with picture and signature) and that of your representative.
8. If nobody is available to receive your order, our Rider will bring your package back to St. Joseph Drug pick-up point branch nearest/ covering the shipping address you specified, for pick-up within the 3-day claiming period or you can have it redelivered but with a corresponding redelivery fee.
ITEM RETURN/ EXCHANGE/ REFUND1. All products ordered from St. Joseph Drug are subject to quality checking by our designated personnel prior to delivery to/ pick-up by customers.
a) Upon delivery to / pick-up by customer:
✔ Please inspect your package in the presence of our Rider/Pharmacy Assistant. Your signature on the Acknowledgement Receipt signifies that you have received the products completely, correctly, and in good condition (not damaged / defective and / or expiring / expired).
✔ You may refuse to accept the product if such is incorrect, incomplete, or not in good condition. For home delivery, we will redeliver the replacement or additional item/quantity free of delivery charge.
b) After delivery to / pick-up by customer:
✔ We will still accommodate request for item return / exchange / refund under the following conditions:
- Promptly returned within 7 days upon receipt of the product
- Duly supported by St. Joseph Drug official receipt
Note : We may require additional documents (e.g. photo of the affected product) to support your request.
✔ The following items will be acceptable:
- items in good condition provided such are:
- not in a vial
- not loose tablets/capsules
Note : The product must be in its original box/packaging (unused) and complete with gift/promo item (if any).
- products with explicit manufacturing defect
Note : Damaged / defective items due to customer's mishandling or improper use will not be accepted.
✔ Once your request is approved, we will redeliver the replacement or additional item/quantity but with a corresponding redelivery fee (except for products with explicit manufacturing defect which we will redeliver free of delivery charge).
✔ Requests for refund will be reviewed and handled on a case-by-case basis and subject to management's approval.
2. To request for item return/ exchange/ refund, perform any of the following:
a) contact 0917-565-3700 or 0998-530-3700; or
b) report via our live chat/ messaging; or
c) proceed to St. Joseph Drug Perez Blvd., Dagupan City branch.
Note : Request for return/ exchange/ refund of items ordered via our Online Store will not be accepted in any other St. Joseph Drug branches.
3. Requests for item return/ exchange/ refund will be processed within 2-3 working days upon receipt of the required supporting documents. You shall be notified via call/ SMS once the request has been approved.
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