Glycomet 500 Tablet

Composition

Metformin (500mg)

Uses of Glycomet 500 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to control blood glucose), Prediabetes/insulin resistance (as advised by doctor), Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with insulin resistance (off-label, as prescribed)

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves insulin sensitivity
• •Helps reduce diabetes-related complications with good control
• •Weight-neutral or modest weight loss in many patients
• •Can improve menstrual regularity in PCOS (when prescribed)

How it works

Metformin decreases glucose production in the liver and reduces intestinal glucose absorption. It also improves insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat, helping the body use insulin better and lowering blood sugar without usually causing hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Tablet (immediate-release): take exactly as prescribed, usually with or after meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow with water; do not crush unless advised. Take at the same time each day; if a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose (do not double).

Side effects

Common side effects of Glycomet 500 Tablet may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
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