{"product_id":"glucomet-xr-1000mg-tablets","title":"Glucomet XR 1000mg Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlucomet XR 1000mg\u003c\/b\u003e is an extended-release oral prescription medication containing \u003cb\u003e1000mg of Metformin Hydrochloride\u003c\/b\u003e, primarily used to manage \u003cb\u003eType 2 diabetes mellitus\u003c\/b\u003e. It helps lower blood sugar levels by reducing glucose production in the liver, increasing insulin sensitivity, and minimizing the gastrointestinal side effects common in standard formulations. Under the regulations of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, it can \u003cb\u003eonly be dispensed with a valid medical prescription\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e Key Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e: Metformin Hydrochloride (1000mg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormulation\u003c\/b\u003e: Extended-release (XR) \/ prolonged-release tablet designed to release the medication gradually into the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/b\u003e: Treatment of Type 2 diabetes alongside healthy diet and exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Dose\u003c\/b\u003e: Usually taken as one tablet daily \u003cb\u003ewith the evening meal\u003c\/b\u003e. Tablets must be swallowed whole; \u003cb\u003edo not crush, chew, or break them\u003c\/b\u003e as it destroys the extended-release mechanism. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGastrointestinal\u003c\/b\u003e: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. These symptoms are typically milder with the XR formulation compared to standard metformin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerious Risks\u003c\/b\u003e: Rare but severe complications include vitamin B12 deficiency and lactic acidosis (characterized by severe muscle pain or breathing difficulties).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eContraindications\u003c\/b\u003e: Do not take this medication if you suffer from severe kidney disease or liver issues without talking to your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cosmos Limited","offers":[{"title":"30's","offer_id":53433329189164,"sku":null,"price":720.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"10's","offer_id":53433329221932,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/glucomet-xr-1000mg-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}