Glycomet 500 SR TabletRx only

Product information

What Glycomet 500 SR Tablet is used for

• Type 2 diabetes, usually as the first medicine
• Prediabetes in high-risk people
• Polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance

How it works

Metformin reduces the amount of glucose the liver releases into the blood and makes the body's muscles more sensitive to insulin. It does not force the pancreas to make more insulin, which is why it rarely causes low sugar on its own.

Common side effects

• Nausea and metallic taste
• Loose motions, especially in the first weeks
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach discomfort
• Long-term use can lower vitamin B12

Most side effects are mild and settle as your body adjusts. Tell your doctor if any of them persist or trouble you.

Safety advice

Quick tips

• Take it with or just after food to reduce the stomach upset — the extended-release form is gentler
• Have kidney function and vitamin B12 checked periodically
• Stop it and call your doctor if you have severe vomiting, diarrhoea or dehydration

Substitutes with the same composition

400 brands with the same salt and strength — same form first, then cheapest. Pack size and form can still differ, and the same salt does not suit every patient. Please confirm with our pharmacist before switching.

Showing the 40 cheapest of 400 brands.