Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet

Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of metformin in each sustained-release tablet. It belongs to the biguanide class of diabetes medicines and is used to help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This product is taken by mouth and is used alongside diet and exercise to improve glucose control. Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet is not insulin and is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Metformin helps lower blood sugar mainly by reducing the amount of glucose your liver releases and by helping your body use insulin better. In this tablet form, the sustained-release design lets the medicine be absorbed more slowly over time.

Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet is a lower-strength sustained-release metformin tablet that may suit people who need a smaller dose or who are starting or adjusting metformin under a doctor’s guidance. Because it releases medicine gradually, it may feel gentler on the stomach than immediate-release metformin, but it still must be used exactly as prescribed. A clinician may choose Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet when they want to build up to a higher total daily dose step by step.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• Improving insulin sensitivity
• Lowering fasting blood glucose
• Long-term diabetes management as prescribed

• Swallow Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your pharmacist specifically says it is safe for your exact tablet.
• Take it with food, usually with the evening meal or as directed, to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep blood sugar control steady.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Because this is a sustained-release tablet, do not alter the tablet shape, since that can change how the 500 mg dose is released.
• Follow your prescribed diabetes meal plan and monitoring schedule while using Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet.

Each Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of metformin in a sustained-release form. Many patients take it once daily with food, but some may be told to take it more than once daily depending on their blood sugar response and kidney function. The doctor decides the right dose and the maximum daily amount for the individual patient, especially because metformin dosing must be tailored carefully.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metformin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Gas or bloating
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Mild abdominal discomfort

• Do not use Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because metformin can be unsafe when kidney function is reduced.
• Use caution with heavy alcohol use, since alcohol can raise the risk of a serious metformin reaction.
• Report liver disease, heart failure, or severe infection to your prescriber before starting this medicine.
• Get urgent help for symptoms of lactic acidosis such as extreme weakness, stomach pain, slow heartbeat, or shortness of breath.
• If you have low blood sugar symptoms while taking metformin with insulin or a sulfonylurea, check your glucose right away.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy, weak, or have low blood sugar from combination diabetes treatment.

• Alcohol
• Iodinated contrast dye used for some CT scans or imaging tests
• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can increase low blood sugar risk when combined
• Certain diuretics and medicines that can affect kidney function
• Other products containing metformin

Store Glyciphage SR 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.