Glycomet 500: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Glycomet 500 contains Metformin 500 mg. Listed MRP is ₹19.59 for 10 (₹1.96 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.62 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹19.59
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹1.96
- Pack
- 10
- Manufacturer
- USV Private Limited
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹6.19 | ₹0.62 | 19 October 2026 |
| Bigomet 500 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹12.98 | ₹1.30 | 19 October 2026 |
| Okamet 500 | Cipla Ltd | 20 | ₹26.49 | ₹1.32 | 19 October 2026 |
| Glycomet 500 | USV Private Limited | 10 | ₹19.59 | ₹1.96 | 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 500 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Metformin 500 mg is used for
- Type 2 diabetes – the first-choice tablet to lower blood sugar, along with diet and exercise.
- Prediabetes, when a doctor decides medicine is needed to prevent diabetes.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – used by some doctors to help insulin resistance and periods.
- Along with insulin or other diabetes tablets when one medicine is not enough.
Frequently asked questions
Glycomet 500 before or after food?
With or just after food. Taking metformin on an empty stomach causes nausea and loose motions. SR tablets are taken once daily with the evening meal.
Can I take Glycomet 500 with alcohol?
Keep alcohol to a minimum and never binge. Alcohol with metformin increases the risk of low blood sugar and the rare but serious lactic acidosis.
Glycomet 500 vs Glycomet 500 SR – what is the difference?
Both contain metformin 500 mg. The SR (sustained release) tablet releases the medicine slowly, is taken once a day and usually causes less stomach upset. Do not crush or split SR tablets.
Does metformin cause weight loss?
Metformin does not cause major weight loss, but unlike some diabetes medicines it does not cause weight gain and may lead to a small reduction in weight. It should not be taken just for weight loss without a doctor.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- 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