Chiromet Tablet SR
Chiromet Tablet SR is a combination of medicines used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It regulates ovulation and menstrual cycles (periods) in PCOS. It enhances the body’s response to insulin, and maintains hormonal balance. This improves your overall health.
Chiromet Tablet SR
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Chiromet Tablet SR is a combination of medicines used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It regulates ovulation and menstrual cycles (periods) in PCOS. It enhances the body’s response to insulin, and maintains hormonal balance. This improves your overall health.
Chiromet Tablet SR is a combination of medicines used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It regulates ovulation and menstrual cycles (periods) in PCOS. It enhances the body’s response to insulin, and maintains hormonal balance. This improves your overall health.
Chiromet Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
It may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
03Uses
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Chiromet Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Chiromet Tablet SR is a combination of five medicines: Myo-Inositol, D-Chiro Inositol, Metformin, L-Methyl Folate Calcium and Methylcobalamin. These medicines work by enhancing body’s response to insulin and decreasing high levels of a harmful substance (homocysteine). This effect improves hormone balance and leads to more regular ovulation and menstrual cycles (periods) in PCOS.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Chiromet Tablet SR?
A: If you miss a dose of Chiromet Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have hormonal imbalance that is responsible for irregular menstrual cycles (periods), excessive hair growth and acne. Chiromet Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps in regulating hormonal imbalance as well as periods in females. It helps the body to utilise the hormone insulin and also regulates menstrual cycles. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
08Side Effects
Taste change
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Chiromet Tablet SR.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Chiromet Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Chiromet Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Chiromet Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CAUTION
Chiromet Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Chiromet Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Chiromet Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver:CAUTION
Chiromet Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Chiromet Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Chiromet Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
Chiromet Tablet SR is used for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
It helps support regular ovulation and menstrual cycles.
An upset stomach with nausea and diarrhea may occur initially. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source for immediate relief.
References
Sources and references
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