Product Description

Glyciphage 500 Tablet contains Metformin 500mg. It is an oral antidiabetic medicine used to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is generally used along with a suitable diet and regular physical activity.

🔹 Key Uses

Used for type 2 diabetes mellitus

Helps control elevated blood glucose levels

Helps improve the bodys response to insulin

Supports blood sugar management along with diet and exercise

🔹 Composition

Active ingredient: Metformin 500mg

Medicine class: Biguanide antidiabetic

Dosage form: Oral tablet

🔹 How It Works

Metformin helps reduce glucose production by the liver and improves the bodys sensitivity to insulin. This allows the body to use glucose more effectively and helps lower blood sugar levels.

🔹 Key Benefits

Helps control blood glucose levels

Improves insulin sensitivity

Reduces excessive glucose production by the liver

Supports long term management of type 2 diabetes

🔹 Dosage and Administration

The dose should be determined by a doctor based on blood glucose levels, kidney function and individual treatment response.

Take the tablet with or after food as directed by the doctor. Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

🔹 Possible Side Effects

Possible side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, bloating, indigestion and loss of appetite.

🔹 Precautions and Warnings

Use only under medical supervision.

Kidney function should be assessed regularly during treatment.

Inform the doctor about kidney disease, liver disease, heart problems or excessive alcohol consumption.

Metformin can rarely cause a serious condition called lactic acidosis, particularly in patients with significant kidney or other medical problems.

Seek medical attention if severe weakness, breathing difficulty, persistent vomiting or unusual muscle pain occurs.