Xmet 500 Tablet

Xmet 500 Tablet – Metformin 500 mg by Glenmark

Xmet 500 Tablet from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals contains Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg, the standard first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus. It lowers blood glucose by cutting the amount of sugar the liver produces, improving the body’s sensitivity to its own insulin, and reducing glucose absorbed from food. Because it does not force the pancreas to release extra insulin, metformin taken alone carries a very low risk of hypoglycaemia and does not cause weight gain – two reasons it has remained the anchor of diabetes therapy for decades. Strip of 15 immediate-release tablets.

Key Features

• Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg – the standard starting strength
• First-line therapy for type 2 diabetes worldwide
• Very low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• Weight-neutral and suitable for long-term use
• Strip of 15 tablets from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Composition

• Metformin Hydrochloride – 500 mg 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; do not chew, crush or break it
• Take with or just after food to reduce stomach upset, usually two or three times daily
• 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.