Jody may refer to: Jody (given name), a list of people with the given name. Jody (singer), French singer, real name Julie Erikssen. Jody (song), 1986 single by Jermaine Stewart.
The usual starting dose of Metformin HCl Tablets, USP is 500 mg twice a day or 850 mg once a day, given with meals. Dosage increases should be made in increments of 500 mg weekly or 850 mg every 2 weeks, up to a total of 2000 mg per day, given in divided doses.ediatrics-The usual starting dose of Metformin HCl, USP is 500 mg twice a day, given with meals. Dosage increases should be made in increments of 500 mg weekly up to a maximum of 2000 mg per day, given in divided doses. Transfer From Other Antidiabetic Therapy.
Metformin Dosing. The recommended starting dosage of metformin is  500 mg twice daily. The maximum dosage for children age 10 to 16 is 2000 mg, and for adults age 17 and older is 2550 mg. Your dose should be increased only when necessary and should be increased slowly in order to avoid side effects.