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Hi doctor, can you explain me "glycomet-500" is a substitute for metformin or metformin.
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Glycomet 500 sr tablet salt composition--metformin (500 mg) so they are the same.
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Hello, thanks for the query. Tablet glycomet 500, contains metformin 500 mg, which is prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes and other conditions also. Glycomet is the brand name given by the company marketing the product. Thanks.
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Glycomet 500 and metformin 500 are same except sustained release.
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Yes, glycomet is on of the brands of the salt metformin that is used to manage diabetes. Other brands are- glyciphage, cetapin, exermet.
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