Comet 500 mgTablet

Metformin Hydrochloride
(in Tablet form)

Dosage:

Adults : Starting dose of Comet? (metformin hydrochloride tablet/oral solution) is 500 mg twice a day or 850 mg once a day, given with meals. Dosage increases should be made in increments of 500 mg weekly or 850 mg every 2 weeks, up to a total of 2000 mg per day, given in divided doses. Starting dose of Comet XR® (m metformin hydrochloride extended release tablet) is 500 mg once daily with the evening meal. Dosage increases should be made in increments of 500 mg weekly, up to a maximum of 2000 mg once daily with the evening meal. If glycemic control is not achieved on Comet XR® 2000 mg once daily, a trial of Comet XR® 1000 mg twice daily should be considered. Pediatrics : Starting dose of Comet® is 500 mg twice a day, given with meals. Dosage increases should be made in increments of 500 mg weekly up to a maximum of 2000 mg per day, given in divided doses

Manufacturer: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.