Startmet SR 500 Tab 15S

Composition

Metformin hydrochloride sustained-release 500 mg

Uses of Startmet SR 500 Tab 15S

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to control blood glucose), especially in overweight patients; used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines/insulin along with diet and exercise

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• •Improves insulin sensitivity
• •Helps reduce HbA1c over time
• •Weight-neutral or modest weight loss benefit
• •Once-daily sustained-release may reduce stomach side effects

How it works

Metformin reduces glucose production by the liver and improves the body’s sensitivity to insulin, helping cells use glucose better. The sustained-release form releases the medicine slowly, improving gastrointestinal tolerability and providing longer control.

Directions for use

Take by mouth as advised by the doctor, usually once daily with the evening meal or with food. Swallow tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or break. Follow diet/exercise plan and monitor blood sugar regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Startmet SR 500 Tab 15S may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
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