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Cididap-M 500 Tablet
Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (as immediate-release tablet)
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Cididap-M 500 Tablet is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus (to control high blood sugar), prediabetes (as advised), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with insulin resistance (off-label/when prescribed).
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (as immediate-release tablet)
Available variants: tablet 500mg 10`S
Best price: ₹110 (₹10.96 per tablet)
MRP: ₹115
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: APEX LABORATORIES LTD`
Ordering notes
Delivery details are shown when the medicine is back in stock.
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Cididap-M 500 Tablet in Bangladesh
103 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- Belmet 500Belsen Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Benformin 500Benham Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- BigmetRenata PLC
- Bigmet-500 F.CRenata PLC. Bhaluka
- Bimet 500Kumudini Pharma Ltd.
- Centomin 500Centeon Pharma Limited
- CometSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- D-Met 500Ad-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DaominThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- Deformin-500Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiaMedimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Diabest 500Al-Madina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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- DiabexG. A. Company Ltd.
- Diablo 500DBL Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Diafit 500Team Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiaforminPrime Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiafreMystic Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiametJanasheba Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiaminVirgo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DMF 500Doctor Tims Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- EtfoAblation Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- EtformNevian Lifescience PLC
- EtforminReliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- FormetBiopharma Ltd.
- G-MetforminGonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- G-Phase 500Edruc Ltd.
- Glucofix 500Rangs Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GlucolessAlbert David (BD) Limited
- GlucometAristopharma Limited
- Glucomin 500NIPRO JMI Pharma Limited
- GlufaxKDH Laboratories Ltd.
- GlunilNipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GlunorEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Mirpur.
- Glunor 500Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Tongi,Gazipur
- GluphageSilva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GlutecTechno Drugs Ltd., Satipara, Narshingdi
- GlyminHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GOODMET 500Goodman Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- HimetNational Laboratories Ltd.
- I-Met 500Indo-Bangla Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Info-500Bristol Pharma Ltd.
- InformetBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- InsimetIbn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- KeminKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Lowmet 500Novo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.
- M-FortAlbion Laboratories Ltd.
- M-MinSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MefinUnited Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MeforexJayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Meforin XRJenphar Bangladesh Ltd.
- MeforminNovatek Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MegametGlobex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Meglu 500Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetOpsonin Pharma Limited
- MetabexBikalpa Friends Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetarinPopular Pharmaceuticals PLC
- Metbex 500Bexter Pharmaceuticals
- MetcinCrystal Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Metcure 500Desh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetfarThe White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetfastAexim Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetfenDoctor's Chemicals Works Ltd.
- Metflix 500C2C Pharma Limited
- MetfoPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Metfomin 500Astra Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetformAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- MetguardGuardian Healthcare Ltd.
- MetinSupreme Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Metle TabApex Pharma Ltd.
- Metmin XR 500Alco Pharma Limited
- Metnaaf 500Naafco Pharma PLC.
- MetnilMedicon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Metnor 500Monicopharma Limited
- Metomin 500Somatec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetsaSynovia Pharma PLC.
- Mine-500Premier Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Minifor 500Rephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MTmenPharmik Laboratories Ltd.
- Myomet 500Pharmasia Ltd.
- NobesitIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Nobesit 500Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Dhamrai Unit)
- NV-MetNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- ObemetEuro Pharma Ltd.
- ObidDelta Pharma PLC.
- Onmet 500Leon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- OrametDrug International Ltd.
- Oramet-SR 500Drug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- OrminOrion Pharma Ltd.
- PiminPharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.
- Polimet 500Concord Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Radimet 500 mgRadiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- RuzmetAmico Laboratories Ltd.
- SaminMarker Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- SB-Met 500Sunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd.
- StametStandard Laboratories Ltd.
- SucometGlobe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- SugaconEthical Drug Ltd.
- SugametGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- SuminOrbit Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Umet-500Army Pharma Limited
- VerimetVeritas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Wellmet 500One Pharma Ltd.
- XelmetBeacon Pharmaceuticals PLC
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
Composition of Cididap-M 500 Tablet
Cididap-M 500 Tablet contains Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (as immediate-release tablet). It belongs to the Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Cididap-M 500 Tablet
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to control high blood sugar)
- prediabetes (as advised)
- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with insulin resistance (off-label/when prescribed)
Key benefits
- Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
- improves insulin sensitivity
- helps reduce HbA1c
- weight-neutral to modest weight loss
- low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
How Cididap-M 500 Tablet works
Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and decreases glucose production by the liver (hepatic gluconeogenesis). It also reduces intestinal absorption of glucose and improves peripheral uptake, helping lower blood sugar without usually causing hypoglycaemia when used alone.
How to take Cididap-M 500 Tablet
Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually with or after meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow with water; do not crush unless advised. Dose is individualized; regular monitoring of blood glucose/HbA1c is recommended.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Cididap-M 500 Tablet
Most side effects of Cididap-M are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- abdominal pain
- loss of appetite
- metallic taste
- flatulence
- vitamin B12 deficiency (long term)
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Cididap-M 500 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Consult doctor |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Avoid |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Consult your doctor if you have liver disease. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Contraindicated in severe renal impairment; assess kidney function before starting and periodically. Risk of lactic acidosis (rare but serious) increases with kidney/liver disease, dehydration, severe infection, alcohol misuse, heart/respiratory failure—seek urgent care for rapid breathing, severe weakness, abdominal pain, or unusual sleepiness. Temporarily stop around iodinated contrast studies and major surgery as advised. Use caution in elderly and in conditions causing hypoxia or dehydration.
Do not take Cididap-M if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.
Interactions with other medicines
Alcohol (increases lactic acidosis risk), iodinated contrast media, cimetidine, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., topiramate, acetazolamide), diuretics, corticosteroids, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics, certain antipsychotics (may raise glucose), insulin/sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk when combined)
How to store Cididap-M 500 Tablet
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.
Expert advice for Cididap-M 500 Tablet
Take it with or just after food to reduce stomach upset. Keep taking it even when your sugar readings look normal — that is the medicine working. Continue your diet and physical activity; this medicine works alongside them, not instead of them.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- APEX LABORATORIES LTD`
- Therapeutic class:
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class:
- Biguanide
Substitutes for Cididap-M 500 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (as immediate-release tablet)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Cididap-M 500 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metfo 500 mg Tablet | 1X10 | ₹19 | 83% cheaper |
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Cididap-M 500 Tablet FAQs
What is Cididap-M 500 Tablet used for?
Cididap-M 500 Tablet is commonly used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to control high blood sugar), prediabetes (as advised), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with insulin resistance (off-label/when prescribed). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Cididap-M 500 Tablet?
Cididap-M 500 Tablet contains Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (as immediate-release tablet). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Cididap-M 500 Tablet?
Oral tablet. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Cididap-M 500 Tablet work?
Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and decreases glucose production by the liver (hepatic gluconeogenesis).
Is Cididap-M 500 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Cididap-M 500 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Cididap-M 500 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Cididap-M are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Cididap-M 500 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult doctor Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Cididap-M.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Cididap-M 500 Tablet?
Avoid
What if I miss a dose of Cididap-M 500 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Cididap-M 500 Tablet habit forming?
No. Cididap-M 500 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Cididap-M 500 Tablet?
Metfo 500 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹19 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Cididap-M 500 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Cididap-M 500 Tablet starts at ₹110 (MRP ₹115) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 500mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Cididap-M 500 Tablet?
Cididap-M 500 Tablet is manufactured by APEX LABORATORIES LTD`. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Cididap-M 500 Tablet delivered?
Cididap-M 500 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Cididap-M 500 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (as immediate-release tablet)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹110 (₹10.96 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹115
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- APEX LABORATORIES LTD`
- Manufacturer
- APEX LABORATORIES LTD`
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class
- Biguanide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 500mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling, established medical literature, standard clinical guidelines for metformin
- Indian drug references
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Cididap-M 500 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.