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Sir could you please tell me Glyciphage sr 500 mg tablet and elcephase 500 mg tablet both are same?
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Yes both are same as both contains metformin.
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Dear Lybrate use both of them contain the same medication and dose but glyciphage sr is released slowly in the stomach so will contain less gastric side effects. You may consider elcephase 500 sr if it is available as it is same as glycomet 500 sr.
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