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Melmet 500 SR Tablet
Metformin (500 mg SR)
₹43In stock
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Melmet 500 SR Tablet is used for lowers blood sugar levels, manages type 2 diabetes, sugar-free.
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Key details
Salt: Metformin (500 mg SR)
Available variants: tablet 20 Tablet
Price: ₹43 (₹2.16 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MICRO LABS
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
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Melmet 500 SR Tablet in Bangladesh
20 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- Belmet XR 500Belsen Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Bigmet 500 XRRenata PLC
- Comet XR 500Square Formulations Ltd.
- DaominThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- Diablo XR 500DBL Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Exofrmin 500Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.
- Formet XR 500Biopharma Ltd.
- Glunor OD 500 Extended ReleaseEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Tongi,Gazipur
- Insimet XR 500Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- Lowmet 500 XRNovo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.
- M-Fort XRAlbion Laboratories Ltd.
- Meforin 500 mgJenphar Bangladesh Ltd.
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- Meglu-ER 500Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetOpsonin Pharma Limited
- METARIN 500 XR TABLETPopular Pharmaceuticals PLC
- MetformAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- MetleApex Pharma Ltd.
- Oramet 500Drug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- Radimet XR 500 mgRadiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- SB-Met XRSunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd.
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.
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- Melmet-500 Tablet
MICRO LABS · tablet - 500mg - 20 S · Rx
₹40
₹2.00 per tablet
Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Melmet 500 SR Tablet. The brand name, manufacturer, inactive ingredients and price can differ, and so can release form, so a substitute is not automatically interchangeable.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Melmet 500 SR Tablet
Melmet 500 SR Tablet contains Metformin (500 mg SR). It belongs to the Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Melmet 500 SR Tablet
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Manages type 2 diabetes
- Sugar-free
Benefits of Melmet 500 SR Tablet
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Melmet 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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet works
Metformin lowers blood sugar by reducing the amount of glucose your liver releases and by helping your muscles respond better to your own insulin. It does not force your pancreas to make more insulin, which is why it rarely causes low blood sugar on its own.
How to take Melmet 500 SR Tablet
Take as directed by your healthcare provider, with or after meals. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet
Most side effects of Melmet are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Loose motions
- Stomach pain
- Metallic taste
- Loss of appetite
- Flatulence
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 Melmet 500 SR 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
Stomach upset is common in the first two weeks and usually settles; taking it with food helps. Tell your doctor before any surgery or a scan that uses contrast dye — this medicine is usually stopped for a short time around them. Stop and seek urgent care if you develop deep rapid breathing, severe weakness, muscle pain or vomiting with cold clammy skin. This is rare but serious. Long-term use can lower vitamin B12, so your doctor may check it from time to time.
Do not take Melmet 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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Melmet 500 SR 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.
Related lab tests
People taking Melmet are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class:
- Biguanide
Substitutes for Melmet 500 SR Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Metformin (500 mg SR)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Melmet 500 SR Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melmet-500 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 20`S | ₹40 | 8% cheaper |
| Metafort 500ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | 15`S | ₹42 | 3% cheaper |
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Melmet 500 SR Tablet FAQs
What is Melmet 500 SR Tablet used for?
Melmet 500 SR Tablet is commonly used for lowers blood sugar levels, manages type 2 diabetes, sugar-free. 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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet?
Type 2 diabetes: Melmet 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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet?
Melmet 500 SR Tablet contains Metformin (500 mg SR). 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 Melmet 500 SR 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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet work?
Metformin lowers blood sugar by reducing the amount of glucose your liver releases and by helping your muscles respond better to your own insulin.
Is Melmet 500 SR Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Melmet 500 SR 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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Melmet are Nausea, Loose motions, Stomach pain, Metallic taste, 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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Melmet 500 SR Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Melmet.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Melmet 500 SR Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Melmet 500 SR Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Melmet 500 SR Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Melmet 500 SR Tablet habit forming?
No. Melmet 500 SR Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Melmet 500 SR Tablet?
Melmet-500 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹40 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 Melmet 500 SR Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Melmet 500 SR Tablet starts at ₹43 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 20 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Melmet 500 SR Tablet?
Melmet 500 SR Tablet is manufactured by MICRO LABS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Melmet 500 SR Tablet delivered?
Melmet 500 SR 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.
Melmet 500 SR Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Metformin (500 mg SR)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹43 (₹2.16 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- MICRO LABS
- Manufacturer
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class
- Biguanide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 20 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 Melmet 500 SR 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.