Grandmet 500mg Tablet SR 1*10

Product Introduction
Grandmet 500mg Tablet SR is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.

Take it with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. Take it regularly at the same time each day. Do not stop unless your doctor advises. Lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, are essential for controlling diabetes.

Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may occur if taken with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or upon skipping a meal. Regular monitoring of blood sugar is recommended.

Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

Uses

• Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Benefits
Grandmet 500mg Tablet SR helps lower blood glucose, reducing the risk of diabetes complications such as kidney damage, eye problems, nerve issues, and limb loss. In PCOS, it improves insulin sensitivity, lowers androgen levels, and restores menstrual regularity, helping manage metabolic and reproductive symptoms.

Side Effects
Most side effects are mild and temporary. Common side effects include:

• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Abdominal discomfort

• Headache

How to Use
Take as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow whole; do not chew, crush, or break. Take with food.

How It Works
Grandmet 500mg Tablet SR is a biguanide anti-diabetic. It lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption in the intestines, and increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin. In PCOS, it improves insulin resistance and reduces symptoms like acne, excess hair growth, and irregular periods.

Safety Advice

• Alcohol: Unsafe

• Pregnancy: Safe if prescribed

• Breastfeeding: Use with caution; breastfeeding should be paused during treatment

• Driving: Use caution if blood sugar is too low or high

• Kidney: Use with caution; not recommended in severe kidney disease

• Liver: Safe if prescribed; dose adjustment may not be needed

Missed Dose
Take as soon as possible. If near the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.