Metsmall 500 Tablet SR

Metsmall 500 Tablet SR is a sustained-release metformin tablet used to help manage type 2 diabetes. Each Metsmall 500 Tablet SR contains metformin 500 mg, which belongs to the biguanide class of diabetes medicines. It is prescribed to improve blood sugar control along with diet and exercise, and it may also be used in some people for other doctor-directed blood sugar management needs.

How it works: Metformin helps lower blood sugar by reducing the amount of glucose your liver makes and by helping your body use insulin better. In the tablet form, the sustained-release design of Metsmall 500 Tablet SR releases metformin gradually over time so the effect lasts longer.

Metsmall 500 Tablet SR is a 500 mg sustained-release strength, which is not the same as lower-dose metformin tablets or immediate-release forms. Because the medicine is released slowly, it may be chosen for people who need steadier blood sugar control and a simpler dosing schedule, often with less stomach upset than some immediate-release tablets. A doctor may select this exact Metsmall 500 Tablet SR strength after reviewing your blood sugar results, other medicines, and kidney function.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Used with diet and exercise
• May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines
• Doctor-directed blood glucose management

• Swallow Metsmall 500 Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it with food, usually with the evening meal or as your doctor directs, to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day so blood sugar control stays consistent.
• Do not use this tablet if you cannot swallow tablets whole, because breaking a sustained-release tablet can change how it works.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your meal plan and blood sugar checks while taking Metsmall 500 Tablet SR.

Each Metsmall 500 Tablet SR provides metformin 500 mg in a sustained-release tablet. The number of tablets taken per day varies by patient; some people take it once daily, while others may be prescribed more than once daily depending on response and tolerance. The doctor decides the exact dose and the maximum daily amount for you, based on blood sugar levels and kidney function.

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

Common side effects of Metformin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or bloating
• Gas
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Loose stools, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose

• Metsmall 500 Tablet SR is a higher-strength sustained-release metformin tablet and should be used only as prescribed after a clinician reviews your diabetes plan.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because alcohol can raise the risk of serious metformin-related side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a recent heart attack or stroke.
• Do not use this medicine if you are dehydrated, have severe infection, or are vomiting a lot unless a clinician tells you to continue.
• Tell your provider before surgery, imaging tests with contrast dye, or any hospital stay.
• Be careful when driving if your blood sugar is low or if you feel weak, dizzy, or unwell.
• Report persistent stomach problems or signs of low vitamin B12 to your doctor.

• Other diabetes medicines, including insulin and sulfonylureas, can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of lactic acidosis and stomach side effects.
• Iodinated contrast dye used for some scans may require temporary stopping of metformin.
• Certain medicines that affect kidney function, such as some diuretics or NSAIDs, may increase risk if used together.
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, such as topiramate, can raise the risk of acidosis.

Store Metsmall 500 Tablet SR at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.