Glyciphage Sr 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Glyciphage Sr 500 MG Description
Glyciphage SR 500 mg tablet is a medication used to treat type-2 diabetes. It contains metformin as its active ingredient, which works by reducing the production and absorption of glucose in the body. To ensure the best outcome, it is important to take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor, following the recommended dosage and duration.
It is best taken after a meal and should not be taken in excess of the prescribed amount. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Gluconorm SR 500 tablets, Obimet SR 500 tablets, Melmet SR 500 tablets, Biciphage SR 500 tablets and Bigomet SR 500 tablets also contain metformin as its active ingredient.
Diabetes is a disorder characterised by uncontrolled high blood sugar. Type-2 Diabetes is a type of diabetes where the cells of the body become non-responsive to insulin, a hormone that reduces the increased levels of blood sugar.
Side effects such as loss of taste, vomiting and loss of appetite may be experienced while using this medicine. It should be avoided in pregnant women and lactating mothers. Before using Glyciphage SR 500, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹22.75 |
You Save | ₹3.10 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type-2 diabetes |
Side effects | Loss of appetite, nausea, headache, vomiting, stomachache |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
Contraindications of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
- If you are allergic to metformin or any other ingredients of Glyciphage SR 500 mg tablet.
- If you have problems with your liver or kidney.
- 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 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 of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Stomachache
- Mild diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience severe acid-base imbalance in the body.
- You have a severe kidney disorder.
- You have undergone surgery.
- You are suffering from continuous diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of body fluids.
- You experience signs of low blood glucose like dizziness, weakness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and inability to concentrate. Metformin does not usually cause sudden low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Low blood sugar may occur if Metformin is prescribed with other anti-diabetic medications....
- You experience muscle pain, stomach pain, vomiting, breathing difficulty, low body temperature. This could be a serious condition known as Lactic Acidosis.
- Stop taking Glyciphage SR 500 for a short time if you have severe vomiting or diarrhoea.
Directions for Use of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
Storage and disposal of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
- Store Glyciphage SR 500 mg tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
- Glyciphage SR 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 some lifestyle changes while taking this medication to improve your health, such as giving up smoking, consuming less alcohol, exercising regularly, and adhering to a healthy, balanced diet....
- Talk to your doctor if you have conditions like heart failure, lung failure, shock, heart attack, etc.
- Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
- Glyciphage SR tablets should not be used in children below 10 years of age.
Dosage of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
How Does It Work?
- Your pancreas produces a hormone called Insulin. Insulin drives glucose (sugar) from the blood to enter the cell. Then this glucose is utilized as energy by the cell.
- If you have diabetes mellitus, your pancreas either does not make enough insulin or your body is unable to use the insulin it produces properly (insulin resistance). As a result, glucose cannot enter the cells, leading to a high level of glucose in your blood....
- Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet works by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the intestine, lowering the amount of sugar created by the liver and facilitating the entry of sugar into the cells.
Interactions of Glyciphage Sr 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Glyciphage SR 500 mg tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking to avoid any possible interaction.
- Concomitant use of painkillers such as ibuprofen, also known as NSAID with this medicine increases the risk of side effects associated with the kidney.
- Medicines like steroids, medicines to reduce high blood pressure, and water pills tend to alter the blood sugar levels. Hence, they should not be taken together.
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can all patients with Type-2 diabetes take Glyciphage SR 500 mg tablet?
Q: What lifestyle should I adopt while taking Glyciphage SR 500 mg tablet?
Q: What is lactic acidosis?
Q: What food items should I include in my diet?
Q: What is the best time to take the Glyciphage?
Q: Are Glyciphage and metformin the same?
Q: What is the composition of Glyciphage SR 500?
Q: What is the side effect of Glyciphage?
Q: When should I take Glyciphage 500?
Q: Can I take Glyciphage Sr 500 for PCOS?
Q: What is Glyciphage Sr 500 used for?
References
- Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug for the treatment of diabetes. Learn how it works to lower blood sugar, its benefits, side effects & use for weight loss. [Internet]. Diabetes. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
- CDSCO - Metformin [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
- Metformin 500mg tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
- Metformin 500mg tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
- Misbin R. The Phantom of Lactic Acidosis due to Metformin in Patients With Diabetes. 2021. [cited 14 March 2022]
- Metformin [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
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