Glyciphage SR 1gm: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Glyciphage SR 1gm contains Metformin 1000 mg (sustained release). Listed MRP is ₹43.07 for 10 (₹4.31 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹1.24 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹43.07
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹4.31
- Pack
- 10
- Manufacturer
- Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablets IP 1000 mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹12.38 | ₹1.24 | 19 October 2026 |
| Glycomet 1gm SR | USV Private Limited | 15 | ₹63.46 | ₹4.23 | 19 October 2026 |
| Glyciphage SR 1gm | Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹43.07 | ₹4.31 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Metformin 1000 mg (sustained release) brands, safety and side effects
What Metformin 1000 mg (sustained release) is used for
- 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.
- Gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy), under a doctor's supervision.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), to help insulin resistance and periods.
- Along with insulin or other diabetes tablets when one medicine is not enough.
Frequently asked questions
Glycomet 1gm SR before or after food?
With or just after food, usually with dinner. Taking metformin on an empty stomach causes nausea and loose motions. Swallow the SR tablet whole.
Glycomet 500 SR vs Glycomet 1gm SR – what is the difference?
Both are sustained-release metformin; the 1 gm tablet simply contains double the dose. Doctors move to 1 gm when a lower dose is not controlling sugar. Do not change strength without asking.
Can I take Glycomet 1gm SR with alcohol?
Keep alcohol to a minimum and never binge. Alcohol with metformin increases the risk of low blood sugar and the rare but dangerous lactic acidosis.
Can I break or crush a Glyciphage SR 1gm tablet?
No. SR tablets must be swallowed whole; crushing releases the whole dose at once and causes stomach upset. If the tablet is hard to swallow, ask your doctor about two 500 mg SR tablets instead.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – 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