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Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Synonym :

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

METFORMIN-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet used to treat type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone have not been enough to control the blood glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes glucose.

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet contains Metformin, which works by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Thereby, Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet helps control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

In some cases, Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Do not take Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is safe for use in children above 10 years if prescribed by the doctor. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet are as follows:

  • Type 2 Diabetes Management: Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet helps to control blood sugar levels by decreasing glucose production in the liver, improving insulin sensitivity, and enhancing glucose uptake by muscles.

Directions for Use

  • Take Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet just after a meal or with a snack.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

  • Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet belongs to a group of anti-diabetic medicines called biguanides, which help manage diabetes and achieve good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body.
  • It does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia.
  • Unlike other anti-diabetic therapies like sulfonylureas or insulin, Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet does not cause weight gain but may cause modest weight loss.
  • In the prediabetic condition, Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is the only recommended treatment available.
  • Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), blindness (diabetic retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (diabetic neuropathy) or even loss of a foot.
  • It also helps to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

How Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet Works

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet contains Metformin, which works by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Thereby, Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet helps control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet as it may cause overdose leading to lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the body). The symptoms include stomach pain with muscle cramps, vomiting, reduced body temperature, difficulty in breathing, and a general feeling of not being well with severe tiredness. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately, as lactic acidosis may lead to coma.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have severe kidney disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, or metabolic acidosis.
  • Inform your doctor if you have dehydration, infections, liver or kidney problems, uncontrolled diabetes, heart problems, or low levels of vitamin B12.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of lactic acidosis (vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle cramps, severe tiredness, difficulty breathing, and reduced body temperature and heartbeat) or dehydration (severe vomiting, diarrhoea, exposure to heat, fever or if you drink less fluid than normal).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
  • Losing weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replacing refined carbohydrate-containing foods with whole grain foods and increasing intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods. 
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil. 
  • Avoid taking too much stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes or meditation or yoga.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.).
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible, as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.
  • Try to quit smoking and reduce your intake of carbohydrate-rich foods like potatoes, rice, mangoes, bread, sugar, etc.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advisable not to consume alcohol along with Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects like lactic acidosis.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult the doctor if you are pregnant. This medicine should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is not recommended if you are breastfeeding or if you are planning to breastfeed your baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet may not affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending on your renal function. Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is not recommended in severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is therefore important if you're taking Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet.

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Children

Caution

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is not recommended for children below 10 years of age. For children above 10 years, the dose will be recommended by the doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet lowers blood glucose levels by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver.

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is associated with either modest weight loss or stable body weight. However, if you experience excessive weight loss while on treatment with Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet, inform your doctor without any delay. There is a possibility that your dosage needs to be adjusted.

Yes. If you are taking Insulin regularly, you need to consult a doctor before taking Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet.

Try to take your medicine at the scheduled time, and do not skip your doses. If you forget to take Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet, do not take a double dose to make up for your forgotten dose. Taking an overdose might cause your sugar level to fall rapidly. Try to take the next dose at the usual time.

Do not take excessive alcohol while taking Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet, as this may increase the risk of a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the body), which causes symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, muscle pain, fast, shallow breathing, etc.

Contact your doctor before having an X-ray or scan which involves the injection of contrast materials that contain iodine into your bloodstream, as it may affect your kidney function.

Your doctor will decide when you must stop and when to restart your treatment with Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet before and after the surgery.

No. Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It is not indicated for type 1 diabetes.

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water. Taking it with or after a meal helps prevent side effects affecting digestion.

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet helps to lower your blood glucose to as normal a level as possible. It increases your body's response to insulin and decreases the amount of glucose absorbed from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver.

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet may not make you sleepy. Consult the doctor if you experience sleepiness, as it could be a sign of ketoacidosis.

Symptoms of lactic acidosis include abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle cramps, difficulty breathing, reduced body temperature and heartbeat, and severe tiredness. Consult the doctor if you experience these symptoms.

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet can be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or think you may be pregnant.

Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually overtime. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Store Elcephase - 500 Sr Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

“Elder House” Plot No. C-9, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400053.
Other Info - ELC0052

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Last Updated

Aug 8, 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10759.pdf
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/020357s037s039,021202s021s023lbl.pdf
  3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a696005.html
  4. https://www.drugs.com/metformin.html

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