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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains Metformin and Methylcobalamin, which decreases liver glucose production and intestinal glucose uptake and also helps to treat vitamin B12 deficiency. It may cause side effects such as changes in taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, loss of appetite, and sweating. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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About Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic or life-long condition in which blood sugar or glucose levels rise more than normal. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin (metabolizes glucose), or if produced, it cannot function properly in the body.

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Metformin and Methylcobalamin. Metformin acts by decreasing liver glucose production and intestinal glucose uptake. It may deplete vitamin B12 levels. So, it is taken with methylcobalamin, which can treat vitamin B12 deficiency. Thus, Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or significant hypoglycemia.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. You may experience side effects such as changes in taste, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (falling sick), diarrhoea, headache, anorexia (loss of appetite), and sweating. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have liver problems, severe kidney failure, uncontrolled diabetes, dehydration due to severe diarrhoea or vomiting, severe infections, acute heart failure or heart attack, and alcoholism. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Medicinal Benefits

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Metformin and Methylcobalamin. Metformin acts by decreasing liver glucose production and intestinal glucose uptake. Methylcobalamin reduces vitamin B12 deficiency. Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR does not cause significant hypoglycemia (sudden lowering of the blood glucose level). It is usually preferred in obese patients with diabetes as it may cause weight loss and lower the complications of diabetes.

Directions for Use

Swallow Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR

  • Change in taste
  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Vomiting (being sick)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Hot sensation
  • Headache
  • Anorexia (loss of appetite)
  • Sweating

Drug Warnings

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR may cause a rare and serious side-effect ‘lactic acidosis’ (buildup of lactic acid in the blood), characterized by abdominal pain, muscle cramps, vomiting, severe fatigue, and difficulty breathing. It is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Inform your doctor if you have any severe liver or kidney problems as their normal functioning is required to eliminate excess lactic acid from the body.  Do not consume excess alcohol as it increases the risk of lactic acidosis. It should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases as it increases the risk of heart failure. If you have dehydration (severe loss of body fluids) due to severe vomiting, diarrhoea, exposure to heat, or fever, stop taking Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR and immediately seek medical attention. Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR may cause electrolyte imbalance, so taking this medicine during dehydration can worsen the condition.  

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR may interact with other antidiabetic drugs, diuretics or water pills, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen and celecoxib), antacids (cimetidine and omeprazole), antiasthma drug (salbutamol), corticosteroids, anti-HIV drug (dolutegravir), iodinated X-ray contrast agents, anti-epileptic drugs (topiramate and lamotrigine), antibiotic (neomycin), a medication used to treat high blood pressure (verapamil), antibacterial (rifampicin and trimethoprim), a medication to treat chest pain (ranolazine), anticancer (vandetanib), and an antifungal drug (isavuconazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR as it increases the risk of lactic acidoses.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR should be avoided in patients with heart diseases (like congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction), and alcoholic abuse.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • CELECOXIB
  • CIMETIDINE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • SALBUTAMOL
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • TOPIRAMATE
  • LAMOTRIGINE
  • NEOMYCIN
  • VERAPAMIL
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • RANOLAZINE
  • VANDETANIB
  • ISAVUCONAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.

  • Eat at regular intervals. Do not take the long gap between a meal or snack.

  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.

  • Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.

  • Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).

  • Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods.

  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You may use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil for frying.

  • Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You may adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga, or meditation to control stress-related blood sugar changes.

  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).

  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

Special Advise

Beware of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) symptoms include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination, etc. Whenever you experience these symptoms, try to eat 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar and get in touch with your doctor. Make sure you carry these with you at all times, especially for long travels. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: It is a chronic or lifelong disease that keeps the body away from properly utilizing insulin. Hence, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or there is resistance to the action of insulin. Middle-aged or older are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be weight gain, while in rare cases, weight loss may be observed. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes neuropathy (nerve problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), retinopathy (damaged retina of eyes or blindness), loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and an increase in the chance of heart attack or stroke.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects and worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is a category B drug. It should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR should not be used in breastfeeding mothers as it may get secreted in the breast milk and cause unwanted effects in the nursing babies.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR should be taken with caution especially if you have a history of liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR should be taken with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR can be used in children above 10 years of age if clinically required.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - ME56879

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FAQs

Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines, namely: Metformin and Methylcobalamin. Metformin reduces blood glucose levels by decreasing liver glucose production and intestinal glucose uptake. Methylcobalamin reduces vitamin B12 deficiency which can occur due to metformin.
Inform your doctor before having an X-ray or CT scan that you are taking Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR. Some imaging scans may involve the use of the injection of contrast materials that contain iodine into your bloodstream which may affect your kidney function.
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is recommended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and not used for treating type 1 diabetes, a condition which occurs mainly due to deficiency of insulin.
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is recommended for treating type 2 diabetes in obese patients as this medicine may have an effect on weight loss. However, if you experience excessive weight loss, consult your doctor immediately.
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR may not cause significant hypoglycemia (reduction of blood sugar levels). However, its action is to reduce blood glucose levels in diabetes patients and can cause hypoglycemia if taken together with other medicines to treat diabetes, so consult a doctor if you have severe or recurrent hypoglycemic episodes while using Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR.

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