Xmet-SR 1g Tablet

Xmet-SR 1g Tablet – Metformin SR 1000 mg by Glenmark

Xmet-SR 1g Tablet from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals provides Metformin Hydrochloride 1000 mg in a sustained-release form. This is the higher maintenance strength, prescribed once daily for patients already established on metformin who need firmer glucose control – a single 1 g SR tablet replaces two 500 mg doses, which makes the regimen easier to keep to. The sustained-release matrix spreads absorption over several hours, avoiding the digestive upset that a 1 g immediate-release dose would otherwise cause. Strip of 15 SR tablets.

Key Features

• Metformin 1000 mg sustained release – maintenance strength
• One tablet replaces two 500 mg doses – simpler regimen
• Far gentler on the stomach than immediate-release metformin
• Once-daily dosing, taken with the evening meal
• Strip of 15 SR tablets from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Composition

• Metformin Hydrochloride – 1000 mg (sustained release) per tablet

Refer to the pack label and package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels
• Reduces the glucose your liver releases into the blood
• Improves your body’s sensitivity to its own insulin
• Helps lower the long-term risk of diabetic complications affecting eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart
• Also used in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) where insulin resistance is present

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor – the dose is built up gradually
• Swallow the tablet whole with water – never chew, crush or break it, as this destroys the sustained-release action and can cause a sudden dose
• Take once daily with the evening meal, or as your doctor directs
• Keep taking it alongside diet and exercise even when your sugar readings look normal
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless the next is near – never double up

Precautions

• Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious risk. Seek urgent medical care for unusual muscle pain, severe tiredness, breathlessness, stomach pain with vomiting, or feeling cold and faint
• Stop before scans using contrast dye and before surgery – tell the radiologist or surgeon you take metformin
• Not for use in significant kidney impairment; your doctor will check kidney function before and during treatment
• Common early side effects are nausea, metallic taste, bloating, loose stools and appetite loss – these usually settle within a few weeks
• Avoid alcohol, which raises the risk of lactic acidosis; long-term use can lower vitamin B12, so levels may be checked periodically
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, breastfeeding, or become seriously ill or dehydrated

Storage

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Protect from light and moisture; keep tablets in the original blister
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – to be taken only on the advice of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Diabetes medicines must be started, adjusted and monitored by your doctor.