met 500 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 29, 2026
What is met 500 tablet used for?
met 500 tablet (Metformin (500mg)) is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. It contains Metformin (500mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Metformin (500mg)
- Manufacturer: West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.
๐ met 500 tablet Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Metformin (500mg) |
| Brand Name | met 500 tablet |
| Manufacturer | West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Biguanides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take met 500 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of met 500 tablet
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for met 500 tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Metformin (500mg)):
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metbetic tabletCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน4.20 36.7% CHEAPER
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forminal 500 mg tabletAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน4.40 33.7% CHEAPER
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metcom 500mg tabletComed Chemicals Ltd โน6.36 4.2% CHEAPER
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metneed 500mg tabletReliance Formulation Pvt Ltd โน6.42 3.3% CHEAPER
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diform 500mg tabletLa Pharmaceuticals โน6.47 2.6% CHEAPER
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glumet 500mg tabletCipla Ltd โน6.53 1.7% CHEAPER
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biciphage 500 tabletBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries โน6.56 1.2% CHEAPER
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davaindia metformin 500mg tabletDavaindia Generic Pharmacy โน6.56 1.2% CHEAPER
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zetfor 500mg tabletRaptakos Brett & Co Ltd โน6.56 1.2% CHEAPER
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gliz 500mg tabletParenteral Drugs India Ltd โน6.80 2.4% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.