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Pls explain difference between metformin 500mg vs metformin sr 500mg? is metformin sr 500mg equal to metformin 500mg x 2 tablets?
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SR: means 'SLOW RELEASE" the dose of the drug itself is the SAME....eg: METFORMIN 500 SR=Metformin 500!\ Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 4/26/2020
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