Description
GLUCOPHAGE 500MG 90`S is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) containing Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg, typically supplied in a pack of 90 tablets. Manufactured by Merck Sante S.A.S., this medication is a first-line oral anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class. It is primarily prescribed as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults and children (10 years and older) with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It works by reducing glucose production by the liver, decreasing intestinal glucose absorption, and improving the body’s sensitivity to insulin. It is also commonly used off-label for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
