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Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet
Metformin (500mg)
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Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Key details
Salt: Metformin (500mg)
Available variants: tablet 500 mg 15`S
Price: ₹32 (₹2.15 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: SUN PHARMA 2
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Riomet OD 500 mg 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.
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Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet
tablet - 500 mg - 15 S
₹32
₹2.15 per tablet
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Composition of Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet contains Metformin (500mg). It belongs to the Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet
This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Benefits of Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Riomet OD 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 Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Riomet OD 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 Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD 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 Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- SUN PHARMA 2
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class:
- Biguanide
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| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melmet-500 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 20`S | ₹40 | 24% more |
| Metafort 500ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | 15`S | ₹42 | 30% more |
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Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet used for?
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet is commonly used for type 2 diabetes. 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 Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet?
Type 2 diabetes: Riomet OD 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 Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet?
Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Riomet OD 500 mg 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 Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Riomet OD 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 Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Riomet OD.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet starts at ₹32 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 500 mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet?
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet is manufactured by SUN PHARMA 2. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet delivered?
Riomet OD 500 mg 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.
Riomet OD 500 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Metformin (500mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹32 (₹2.15 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- SUN PHARMA 2
- Manufacturer
- SUN PHARMA 2
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class
- Biguanide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 500 mg 15`S
- 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 Riomet OD 500 mg 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.