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Glycomet 250 Tablet
Metformin (250mg)
₹18In stock
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Glycomet 250 Tablet is used for lowers blood sugar levels, manages diabetes, sugar-free formulation.
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Key details
Salt: Metformin (250mg)
Available variants: tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet
Price: ₹18 (₹1.76 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: USV LIMITED
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
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Composition of Glycomet 250 Tablet
Glycomet 250 Tablet contains Metformin (250mg). It belongs to the Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Glycomet 250 Tablet
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Manages diabetes
- Sugar-free formulation
Benefits of Glycomet 250 Tablet
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Glycomet lowers the amount of sugar your liver releases and helps your body use its own insulin, so blood sugar stays in a steadier range through the day. Keeping sugar controlled over the years protects the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart from the damage diabetes causes.
How Glycomet 250 Tablet works
Decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity; acts in liver and gut.
How to take Glycomet 250 Tablet
Take as directed by your healthcare provider, with or after meals. Drink plenty of fluids. Monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
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
If you miss a dose of Glycomet 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Glycomet 250 Tablet
Most side effects of Glycomet are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- GI upset (nausea, diarrhea)
- rare risk of lactic acidosis
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Glycomet 250 Tablet
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Inform clinician about kidney problems; withhold around iodinated contrast when advised.
Do not take Glycomet 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
Tell your doctor about water tablets, steroids, and any contrast dye scan. Alcohol increases the risk of the rare acid build-up and should be limited.
How to store Glycomet 250 Tablet
Store below 25°C; protect from moisture.
Quick tips for Glycomet 250 Tablet
- The chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lower with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal.
- Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
- Prolonged use of Glycomet 250 Tablet may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, or headache.
- Notify your doctor if you experience any of these, as you may require supplements.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney function regularly while you are taking this medication.
Related lab tests
People taking Glycomet are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- USV LIMITED
- Therapeutic class:
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class:
- Biguanide
- Chemical class:
- Biguanide derivative
Substitutes for Glycomet 250 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Metformin (250mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Glycomet 250 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyciphage 250 TabletFRANCO-INDIAN PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹15 | 13% cheaper |
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Glycomet 250 Tablet FAQs
What is Glycomet 250 Tablet used for?
Glycomet 250 Tablet is commonly used for lowers blood sugar levels, manages diabetes, sugar-free formulation. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Glycomet 250 Tablet?
Type 2 diabetes: Glycomet lowers the amount of sugar your liver releases and helps your body use its own insulin, so blood sugar stays in a steadier range through the day. Keeping sugar controlled over the years protects the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart from the damage diabetes causes.
What is the salt in Glycomet 250 Tablet?
Glycomet 250 Tablet contains Metformin (250mg). 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 Glycomet 250 Tablet?
Take as directed by your healthcare provider, with or after meals. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Glycomet 250 Tablet work?
Decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity; acts in liver and gut.
Is Glycomet 250 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Glycomet 250 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 Glycomet 250 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Glycomet are GI upset (nausea, diarrhea), rare risk of lactic acidosis. 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 Glycomet 250 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Glycomet 250 Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Glycomet.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Glycomet 250 Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Glycomet 250 Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Glycomet 250 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Glycomet 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Glycomet 250 Tablet habit forming?
No. Glycomet 250 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Glycomet 250 Tablet?
Glyciphage 250 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹15 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 Glycomet 250 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Glycomet 250 Tablet starts at ₹18 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Glycomet 250 Tablet?
Glycomet 250 Tablet is manufactured by USV LIMITED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Glycomet 250 Tablet delivered?
Glycomet 250 Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Glycomet 250 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Metformin (250mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹18 (₹1.76 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- USV Ltd
- Manufacturer
- USV LIMITED
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class
- Biguanide
- Chemical class
- Biguanide derivative
- Action class
- Biguanides
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- 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 Glycomet 250 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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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.