CompositionCetapin XR 500 Tablet is an extended-release oral antidiabetic medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps improve body insulin sensitivity and maintain stable blood sugar levels throughout the day when diet and exercise alone are insufficient.
It contains metformin in an extended-release formulation. Swallow the tablet whole with water, preferably after your evening meal as prescribed; do not crush or chew it. Take it regularly as advised by your doctor and do not stop taking it without clinical advice.
Following a balanced, carbohydrate-controlled diet, maintaining regular physical activity, monitoring blood glucose levels, and keeping a healthy body weight are essential components of your diabetes management plan.
Before starting this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver impairment, heart failure, or severe infection. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe weakness, muscle pain, or difficulty breathing.
