Food & Alcohol Interaction Protocol
How diet impacts this medicine's absorption and efficacy
Food decreases the rate and extent of metformin absorption; Benfotiamine absorption may be enhanced with fatty meals.
Increased risk of lactic acidosis with acute alcohol intoxication.
What is this Medicine Used For?
Primary clinical indications and therapeutic purpose
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy (benfotiamine component).
Known Side Effects & Cautions
Common symptoms to monitor while taking this drug
["Nausea","Diarrhea","Abdominal discomfort","Metallic taste","Headache"]
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