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Metfo 500 SR Tablet
Metformin (500mg)
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Metfo 500 SR Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Metformin (500mg)
Available variants: 1X10
Best price: ₹20
MRP: ₹22
Prescription: Required
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Metfo 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.
Composition of Metfo 500 SR Tablet
Metfo 500 SR Tablet contains Metformin (500mg). It belongs to the Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Metfo 500 SR Tablet
This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Key benefits
- First-choice medicine for type 2 diabetes
- Does not usually cause weight gain
- Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
How Metfo 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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or just after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet
Most side effects of Metfo are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Nausea
- Loose motions
- Stomach pain
- Metallic taste
- Loss of appetite
- Flatulence
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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. |
| 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
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 Metfo 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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Metfo 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.
Manufacturer and class
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class:
- Biguanide
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| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Metfo 500 SR Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okamet 500 TabletCOMMON PRODUCTS | tablet · 20 Tablet | ₹19 | 8% cheaper |
| Melmet-500 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 20`S | ₹38 | 86% more |
| Metafort 500ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | 15`S | ₹40 | 95% more |
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Metfo 500 SR Tablet FAQs
What is Metfo 500 SR Tablet used for?
Metfo 500 SR Tablet is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. 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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet?
Metfo 500 SR Tablet contains Metformin (500mg). 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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Metfo 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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Metfo 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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Metfo 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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Metfo.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Metfo 500 SR Tablet?
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Metfo 500 SR Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Metfo 500 SR Tablet habit forming?
No. Metfo 500 SR Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Metfo 500 SR Tablet?
Okamet 500 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 Metfo 500 SR Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Metfo 500 SR Tablet starts at ₹20 (MRP ₹22) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in 1X10. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
How is Metfo 500 SR Tablet delivered?
Metfo 500 SR 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.
Metfo 500 SR Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Metformin (500mg)
- Best price
- ₹20
- MRP
- ₹22
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class
- Biguanide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- 1X10
- 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.
- 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 Metfo 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.