
About this medicine
Glycomet Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevents serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women. Glycomet 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 diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite. Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or 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 before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it, as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Uses
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Benefits
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Glycomet 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. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>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.
How to use
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 Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How it works
Glycomet 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. In PCOS, Glycomet Tablet improves insulin sensitivity, lowering insulin and androgen levels and restoring ovulation and menstrual regularity. Reducing insulin resistance helps manage acne, excess hair growth, weight, and diabetes risk, making it effective for both metabolic and reproductive symptoms.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
Not everyone gets these. Tell your doctor if any side effect bothers you or does not go away.
Safety advice
- AlcoholUnsafe
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glycomet Tablet
- PregnancySafe if prescribed
Glycomet Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
- BreastfeedingSafe if prescribed
Glycomet Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
- DrivingSafe
Glycomet Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCaution
Glycomet Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.<BR>Use of Glycomet Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
- LiverConsult your doctor
There is limited data available on the use of Glycomet Tablet in patients with liver disease.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Glycomet 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.
Interactions with other medicines
-Disopyramide (Oral Route): Severe If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them. Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Elderly, malnourished, diabetic individuals and those with kidney and heart dysfunction are at higher risk. | -Acetazolamide (Oral Route): Moderate If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, fatigue or loss of appetite and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor your kidney function frequently. Concurrent use may increase the risk of lactic acid build up in the blood. | -Amisulpride (Oral Route): Moderate If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amisulpride may reduce the efficacy of Metformin. | -Amisulpride (Injection Route): Moderate If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amisulpride may reduce the efficacy of Metformin. | -Aripiprazole (Oral Route): Moderate If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Aripiprazole may reduce the efficacy of Metformin.
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product details
- Composition
- Metformin (500mg)
- Marketer
- USV Private Limited
- Marketer address
- Arvind Vithal Gandhi Chowk, BSD Marg, Station Road, Govandi East, Mumbai - 400 088. , India.
- Product form
- Tablet
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Therapeutic class
- ANTI DIABETIC
- Habit forming
- No
- Country of origin
- India
Frequently asked questions
How does this medicine help in both diabetes and PCOS when these are different conditions?
In diabetes, the main issue is high blood sugar due to insulin resistance. In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, insulin resistance also plays a key role and affects hormone balance. Glycomet Tablet improves how the body responds to insulin, which helps lower blood sugar in diabetes and can also help regulate hormones and cycles in PCOS.
Can this medicine be used if blood sugar levels are only slightly high?
Yes, it may be prescribed even in early stages or prediabetes to improve insulin sensitivity and prevent progression, especially when lifestyle changes alone are not enough.
Do I need to continue Glycomet Tablet long-term?
Both diabetes and PCOS are long-term conditions. Glycomet Tablet is often used for an extended period, but the duration depends on your response, goals, and your doctor’s advice.
What makes Glycomet Tablet different from other diabetes medicines?
Unlike some medicines that increase insulin levels, this medicine mainly works by improving how the body uses insulin and reducing sugar production in the liver, which makes it a commonly used first-line treatment.
Where we deliver medicines
Medicine delivery reaches 32 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- Sanathnagar
- Amberpet
- ECIL
- Kukatpally
- Saidabad
- Uppal
- Jeedimetla
- Kachiguda
- Khairatabad
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nizampet
- Suchitra
- Tarnaka
- Vanasthalipuram
- Yousufguda
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Product information is from the manufacturer and the product label. It is for reference only and is not medical advice, so ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
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