Glycomet Tablet
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Glycomet 500 mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes and contains metformin 500 mg. USV manufactures this biguanide antidiabetic medicine. Metformin helps lower raised blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body does not regulate blood sugar normally.
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Last updated on: 13 October 2026 | 3:23 PM (IST)
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| Therapy | Anti-diabetic |
| Composition | Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) Metformin Hydrochloride 500.0 Mg |
Metformin Hydrochloride 500.0 Mg
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Glycomet 500 tablets contain metformin and are used to manage type 2 diabetes. They work by decreasing the amount of sugar produced by your liver and reducing the sugar your body absorbs from food. Take Glycomet with food to minimize side effects like nausea and stomach upset. For best results, take them at the same time each day and don't stop taking them unless your doctor advises you to do so.
Diet and exercise are essential for managing diabetes. Follow your doctor's recommendations for a healthy diet and regular exercise while taking Glycomet. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach upset. In some cases, you might experience low blood sugar, especially if you combine Glycomet with other diabetes medications, alcohol, or skip meals.
Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential. Before starting Glycomet, inform your doctor about any kidney, liver, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor. Kidney function tests are usually performed before starting treatment. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption while taking Glycomet as it can increase the risk of certain side effects.
Metsmall 500 tablets, Okamet 500 tablet, Glyciphage 500 tablet, Metgem 500 tablet and Metfor 500 tablet are some other medicines with metformin.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to metformin or any other ingredients of Glycomet 500 tablet.
- If you have problems with your liver or kidneys.
- If you are an alcoholic (you daily consume alcohol in excess).
- If you have uncontrolled diabetes.
- If you have any heart problems or if you have recently had a heart attack.
- If you have a severe infection of the lung or kidney. Infections can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Taste disturbance
Precautions and Warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFEAvoid alcohol while taking Glycomet 500 tablet as it increases the risk of lactic acidosis (acid-base imbalance).
Pregnancy
WITH CAUTIONGlycomet 500 tablet can be taken during pregnancy if it is prescribed by your doctor.
Breastfeeding
WITH CAUTIONMetformin is known to pass into breast milk, however, the amount is significantly low to cause any side effects. So, Glycomet 500 tablet could be taken by breastfeeding mother only if prescribed by her doctor.
Driving
WITH CAUTIONIf you are taking Glycomet 500 medicine with other antidiabetic medicines, there are chances that blood sugar might fall. You might experience dizziness, confusion and increased sweating. Thus, in this case, you should take extra care when driving. Keep a juice or chocolate handy while driving, in case of these, immediately have it.
Other General Warnings
- You are suffering from continuous diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of body fluids.
- You experience signs of low blood glucose, such as dizziness, weakness, a rapid heartbeat, sweating, and difficulty concentrating. Metformin does not usually cause sudden low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). If Metformin is prescribed with other anti-diabetic medications, low blood sugar may occur.
- You experience muscle pain, stomach pain, vomiting, breathing difficulties, and a low body temperature. This could be a severe condition known as lactic acidosis.
- Discontinue taking Glycomet 500 SR for a short time if you experience severe vomiting or diarrhea.
Directions for use
- Glycomet 500 tablet should be taken as instructed by the doctor.
- Swallow the entire with a glass of water.
- Take at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Avoid taking more than the dose prescribed by the doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store Glycomet 500 tablet below 25°C at a cool and dry place.
- Protect it from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Quick tips
- Glycomet tablet is an oral anti-diabetic medicine. It is used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Before starting this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, and about your complete medical history.
- You can make lifestyle changes while taking this medication to improve your health, such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, exercising regularly, and following a healthy, balanced diet.
- Talk to your doctor if you have conditions like heart failure, lung failure, shock, heart attack, etc.
- Take this medicine exactly as directed, in the recommended dose and duration. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
- Glycomet tablets should not be used in children below 10 years of age.
Dosage
Overdose
- Overdose of Glycomet 500 tablet is associated with lactic acidosis presenting with symptoms of drowsiness, rapid breathing, severe vomiting, and diarrhoea.
- If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of the medicine, then contact the doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a dose
- If you missed a dose of the medicine, then take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule.
- Avoid a double dose of the medicine to compensate for the missed one.
How Glycomet 500 works
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines affect the way the Glycomet 500 tablet works or this medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- Especially medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high or abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder.
Food interactions
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References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 16 August 2022]
- Metformin 500mg tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2024 [cited 18 December 2024]
- Metformin 500mg tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2024 [cited 18 December 2024]
- Misbin R. The Phantom of Lactic Acidosis due to Metformin in Patients With Diabetes. 2041. [cited 18 December 2024]
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- Johnson N. P. (2014). Metformin use in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Annals of translational medicine, 2(6), 56. 2024 [cited 18 December 2024]
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