Glycomet 850 mg Tablet

Glycomet 850 mg Tablet contains 850 mg of metformin in each tablet. It belongs to the biguanide class of medicines and is used to help manage type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar control. Glycomet 850 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is typically used along with diet and exercise. It may be prescribed alone or with other diabetes medicines when a doctor wants stronger blood sugar-lowering support.

How it works: Metformin in Glycomet 850 mg Tablet helps lower blood sugar by reducing the amount of glucose the liver makes and by helping the body use insulin better. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole and releases the medicine for absorption through the digestive tract.

Glycomet 850 mg Tablet is a higher-strength metformin tablet, so it is not the same as the lower 250 mg strength. It may suit people who have already tolerated metformin and need a larger dose in fewer tablets, while the 250 mg tablet can be used for more gradual dose adjustment. A doctor may choose Glycomet 850 mg Tablet when the patient’s blood sugar pattern and treatment plan call for this specific step in dosing.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Added treatment with diet and exercise
• May be used with other antidiabetic medicines
• Helps lower fasting and after-meal glucose

• Swallow the Glycomet 850 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food or after a meal to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; do not change the schedule on your own.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Glycomet 850 mg Tablet provides 850 mg of metformin per tablet, which is a relatively strong tablet strength compared with Glycomet 250 mg Tablet. Depending on your prescription, it may be taken once daily, twice daily, or in another doctor-directed schedule, and the maximum daily dose depends on your kidney function and treatment plan. Your doctor decides the exact dose and how quickly it should be increased.

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

Common side effects of Metformin may include:

• Diarrhea, which may be more noticeable when starting or increasing to Glycomet 850 mg Tablet
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste in the mouth

• Glycomet 850 mg Tablet is a higher-strength metformin tablet, so use it only as prescribed by a doctor.
• People with kidney problems may need a lower dose or a different medicine.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart failure, dehydration, or a serious infection.
• Metformin alone usually does not cause low blood sugar, but the risk increases when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• If you are scheduled for imaging with iodinated contrast, tell your clinician because metformin may need to be held temporarily.

• Alcohol
• Iodinated contrast dye used for some CT scans or X-rays
• Insulin or sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
• Other medicines that can affect kidney function, such as some NSAIDs or diuretics

Store Glycomet 850 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.