{"product_id":"glucomet-500mg-tablets","title":"Glucomet 500mg Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlucomet 500mg\u003c\/b\u003e is an immediate-release oral prescription medication containing \u003cb\u003e500mg of Metformin Hydrochloride\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a standard first-line treatment used to regulate blood sugar levels in patients with \u003cb\u003eType 2 diabetes mellitus\u003c\/b\u003e, particularly those who are overweight. In accordance with regulations from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, it can \u003cb\u003eonly be purchased with a valid medical prescription.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e: Metformin Hydrochloride (500mg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormulation\u003c\/b\u003e: Immediate-release (IR) film-coated tablet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanism\u003c\/b\u003e: Reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver and improves the body's sensitivity to insulin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Dose\u003c\/b\u003e: Adults typically start with 500mg taken \u003cb\u003e1 to 3 times daily with or immediately after meals\u003c\/b\u003e to minimize stomach upset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdministration\u003c\/b\u003e: Swallow the tablet whole with water; \u003cb\u003edo not chew or crush it\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGastrointestinal\u003c\/b\u003e: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and temporary loss of appetite. Because this is the immediate-release version, mild stomach side effects are more common at first compared to the \"XR\" (extended-release) variant. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol Warning\u003c\/b\u003e: Avoid heavy alcohol intake while on this medication, as it significantly raises the risk of \u003cb\u003elactic acidosis\u003c\/b\u003e (a rare but dangerous buildup of lactic acid in the blood).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrgan Function\u003c\/b\u003e: Kidney and liver tests must be evaluated by your healthcare provider prior to starting and during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cosmos Limited","offers":[{"title":"56's","offer_id":52505593807148,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"28's","offer_id":52505593839916,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"14's","offer_id":52505593872684,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"1's","offer_id":52505593905452,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.africa\/products\/glucomet-500mg-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}