Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults, lowering high blood sugar, and it is also used to help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It contains metformin, a biguanide, in an extended-release form. It works by reducing the glucose the liver makes and improving how the body responds to insulin. On its own it does not usually cause low blood sugar.
Take it with a meal as prescribed to reduce stomach upset, and swallow the tablet whole.
Tell your doctor about any kidney or liver problems before use. Seek urgent help for extreme tiredness, muscle pain or rapid breathing, which can rarely signal lactic acidosis. Long-term use can lower vitamin B12.























































