K Met 500mg Tablet 15

K-Met 500 mg Tablet is used for the following:

• This medicine helps control blood sugar levels in adults to prevent serious long-term complications of the disease.

• Doctors may sometimes prescribe this medicine to manage symptoms of PCOS, a hormonal issue common in women.

Here's how you should take K-Met 500 mg Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water during your evening meal.

• Avoid splitting, crushing, or chewing the tablet. It's designed to release the medication slowly over time.

• Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your dosage or stopping the medicine.

K-Met 500 mg Tablet is taken orally.

K-Met 500 mg Tablet contains Metformin hydrochloride (500 mg). It acts on the body in the following ways:

• Reduces Hepatic Glucose Production: Metformin decreases the amount of glucose produced by your liver. Lowering glucose production helps control blood sugar levels.

• Decreases Intestinal Glucose Absorption: This medicine reduces the absorption of glucose from your intestines, further helping in blood sugar control.

• Increases Peripheral Glucose Uptake: Metformin improves your body's sensitivity to insulin. This leads to increased uptake and utilisation of glucose by the peripheral tissues, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.

• Prolong Absorption: The extended-release formulation of Metformin in K-Met 500 mg Tablet allows for a steady absorption of the medicine, maintaining consistent medicine levels in the body.

• Store K-Met 500 mg Tablet at room temperature.

• Keep the medicine in a dry place, away from direct light and moisture.

• Ensure the storage area is out of reach of children.

• Always check the expiry date on the pack before use.

• Maintain a balanced diet low in sugars and carbohydrates to support blood sugar control.

• Regular physical activity can help enhance insulin sensitivity. This means your body's cells can use the available sugar in your bloodstream more effectively.