Glycomet 500 vs Glycomet 1gm SR: price, salt & differences
Glycomet 500 is plain metformin 500 mg, usually taken two or three times a day with meals. Glycomet 1gm SR is metformin 1000 mg in a sustained-release tablet, taken once with the evening meal – fewer tablets and gentler on the stomach, for people who need a higher total dose. Glycomet 500 is ₹19.59 for 10 tablets and Glycomet 1gm SR is ₹63.46 for 15 tablets; the SR tablet must be swallowed whole, and you should ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Glycomet 500
Metformin 500 mg · USV Private Limited
MRP ₹19.59 for 10
₹1.96 / tablet
Metformin 500 mg detailsGlycomet 1gm SR
Metformin 1000 mg (sustained release) · USV Private Limited
MRP ₹63.46 for 15
₹4.23 / tablet
Metformin 1000 mg (sustained release) detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Glycomet 500 | Glycomet 1gm SR |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Metformin | Metformin |
| Strength | 500 mg | 1000 mg (sustained release) |
| Manufacturer | USV Private Limited | USV Private Limited |
| Pack size | 10 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹19.59 for 10 tablets | ₹63.46 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹1.96 per tablet | ₹4.23 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | Type 2 diabetes – the first-choice tablet to lower blood sugar, along with diet and exercise. | Type 2 diabetes – lowers blood sugar along with diet and exercise; the 1000 mg SR tablet is for people whose doctor has built the dose up over time. |
| Who it suits / key caution | First-line tablet for type 2 diabetes; also used in PCOS. Take with meals; stomach upset is common early on. Check kidney function regularly. | Type 2 diabetes needing a higher metformin dose in one slow-release tablet. Swallow whole with the evening meal; not for people with severely reduced kidney function. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Glycomet 500 और Glycomet 1gm SR में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों में metformin है। Glycomet 500 में 500 mg है जो दिन में 2–3 बार लिया जाता है; Glycomet 1gm SR में 1000 mg sustained-release है जो आमतौर पर शाम के खाने के साथ एक बार लिया जाता है। कीमत: Glycomet 500 ₹19.59 (10 tablets), Glycomet 1gm SR ₹63.46 (15 tablets)।
What does SR mean?
Sustained release – the tablet releases metformin slowly over several hours. It must be swallowed whole; crushing or chewing releases the full dose at once and brings back stomach upset.
Is Glycomet 1gm SR the same as two Glycomet 500?
The total metformin is the same, but the release pattern is different. Do not swap one for the other on your own – the doctor sets the schedule.
Why do doctors move people to the SR tablet?
Fewer tablets, steadier levels and less nausea or loose stools. It is common once the daily metformin need reaches 1000 mg or more.
Who should avoid the higher strength?
People with significantly reduced kidney function; metformin dose is limited or stopped when kidney filtration is low. Both strengths need periodic kidney tests.
Which is cheaper per tablet?
Glycomet 500 is ₹1.96 per tablet; Glycomet 1gm SR is ₹4.23 per tablet (twice the dose). NPPA ceilings are ₹2.07 per 1 tablet for 500 mg and ₹4.15 per 1 tablet for 1000 mg SR.
Sources
- NHS – Metformin (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Metformin (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms