General Information
Revision date
2014-08-27
Product name
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
Manufacturer Name
Lupin Limited
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Company Information
company name
Lupin Limited
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Fire and Explosion Expected to be non-combustible. Health Metformin is contraindicated in patients with renal disease or renal dysfunction (e.g., as suggested by serum creatinine levels ≥1.5 mg/dL [males], ≥1.4 mg/dL [females] or abnormal creatinine clearance) which may also result from conditions such as cardiovascular collapse (shock), acute myocardial infarction, and septicemia. Known hypersensitivity to metformin. Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma. Diabetic ketoacidosis should be treated with insulin. Metformin should be temporarily discontinued in patients undergoing radiologic studies involving intravascular administration of iodinated contrast materials, because use of such products may result in acute alteration of renal function.
Environmental hazards
No information is available about the potential of this product to produce adverse environmental effects.
