Cetapin XR 500 Tablet

Generic Name: Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg (Extended Release)
Category: Oral Anti-Diabetic (Biguanide)

Description:

Cetapin XR 500 Tablet is an oral anti-diabetic medicine that contains Metformin Hydrochloride (500 mg) in extended-release (XR) form. It is mainly used to control high blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

The XR (Extended Release) formulation allows the medicine to be released slowly into the body, giving a longer duration of action and reducing stomach-related side effects compared to immediate-release tablets.

It works by:

• Reducing glucose production in the liver

• Slowing glucose absorption from the intestines

• Increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin

This helps prevent diabetes-related complications such as kidney damage, nerve issues, heart problems, and eye damage.
It may also be prescribed in PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) to manage insulin resistance.