Glycomet 500 MG Tablet - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Description

Glycomet 500 MG Tablet is an effective first choice medicine used to control high blood glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes. Patients are advised to maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect. It helps in minimizing the risk of diabetes-associated complications such as blindness, kidney damage, stroke and heart attack.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Glycomet 500 MG dosage missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Some overdosages could lead to Lactic Acidosis which requires immediate medical intervention.

Glycomet 500 Tablet Uses

Glycomet 500 MG Use for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Maturity onset diabetes
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Type 2 diabetes
• Glycomet 500 Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Glycomet 500 Tablet - Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Glycomet 500 MG is a contraindication. In addition, Glycomet 500 Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Acute myocardial infarction
• Cardiovascular collapse
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Hypersensitivity
• Renal disease

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

Glycomet 500 Tablet - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Glycomet 500 MG Tab. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Malabsorption of vitamin b12
• Gastric disturbances
• Gastrointestinal disturbances
• Low ph in body tissues and blood
• Lack or loss of appetite for food
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Weight loss
• Flatulence
• Glycomet 500 Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.