Glycomet
Glycomet is a diabetes medication containing Metformin, available as 500mg tablets.
Details
- Conditions
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Alternative Name
- Glucophage
- Therapeutic Class
- Biguanide Antidiabetic
- Pharmacological Class
- Biguanide
- Known Off-label Uses
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- Minor Side Effects
- nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite
- Moderate Side Effects
- metallic taste, vitamin B12 deficiency
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Manufacturer
- USV Private Limited
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- indefinite
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- alcohol, iodinated contrast agents, corticosteroids
- Age Restrictions
- Suitable for adults; specific paediatric approval varies by formulation.