Product introduction

Glycomet 500 SR Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevent serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.

Glycomet 500 SR Tablet is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor recommends it. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. 

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, taste change, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Uses of Glycomet Tablet SR

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Glycomet Tablet SR

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Glycomet 500 SR Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called biguanides. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Side effects of Glycomet Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glycomet

DiarrheaNauseaVomitingFlatulence

How to use Glycomet Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glycomet 500 SR Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Glycomet Tablet SR works

Glycomet 500 SR Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFEIt is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glycomet 500 SR Tablet.PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBEDGlycomet 500 SR Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies. Breast feedingCAUTIONGlycomet 500 SR Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.DrivingCAUTIONYour ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. KidneyCAUTIONGlycomet 500 SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glycomet 500 SR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glycomet 500 SR Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.LiverUNSAFEGlycomet 500 SR Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Glycomet Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Glycomet 500 SR Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Glycomet 500 SR Tablet to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Glycomet 500 SR Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Prolonged use of Glycomet 500 SR Tablet may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these as you may require supplements. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.

Fact Box

Chemical ClassBiguanides DerivativeHabit FormingNoTherapeutic ClassANTI DIABETICAction ClassBiguanides

FAQs

Q. What does Glycomet 500 SR Tablet do exactly?

People with type 2 diabetes are not able to make enough insulin or respond normally to the insulin made by their bodies. When this happens, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. Glycomet 500 SR Tablet acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in blood. Glycomet 500 SR Tablet decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood. It also helps your body to respond better to the insulin it makes naturally.

Q. Does Glycomet 500 SR Tablet cause weight loss?

Yes, Glycomet 500 SR Tablet has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes. In addition, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same.

Q. What are the benefits of taking Glycomet 500 SR Tablet?

Glycomet 500 SR Tablet is one of the first medicines that is given to patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels. It promotes the body’s response to the insulin made by the pancreas, decreases the amount of sugar made by the liver and decreases the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestines. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, Glycomet 500 SR Tablet when taken alone, rarely causes low blood sugar as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin. In addition to being a great medicine to lower blood sugar levels, it also helps in controlling weight gain.

Q. Can Glycomet 500 SR Tablet make you sleepy?

Glycomet 500 SR Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Glycomet 500 SR Tablet may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which particularly occurs if your kidneys are not working properly. Contact your doctor if you feel sleepy or tired while taking Glycomet 500 SR Tablet.

Q. How to take Glycomet 500 SR Tablet?

Take Glycomet 500 SR Tablet with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets and swallow it with a glass of water. If your doctor has prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, then take one in the morning and other in the evening with dinner. In case of three doses a day, apart from morning and evening, you can take it with lunch. Taking Glycomet 500 SR Tablet with meals will reduce its digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache and loss of appetite.Show moreShow less