Cholecalciferol and folic acid and Glucophage

• Generic Name: cholecalciferol / folic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ortho D, Zolate, Ortho DF, Genicin Vita-D

Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.

Folic acid is vitamin B9, or folate. Vitamin B9 helps your body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid also helps prevent several types of birth defects when taken by pregnant women.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid is a combination medicine used in people who do not get enough of these vitamins in their diets to maintain adequate health.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: metformin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza. Riomet, Glumetza, Riomet

Glucophage (metformin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.

Glucophage is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Glucophage is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.