Comet 850mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 10th, 2025

Comet 850mg Tablet is a product of Grievers Remedies

Composition: Metformin (850mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 46.88

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All Details About Comet 850mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Comet 850mg Tablet

Description:

Comet 850mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevents serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.

Comet 850mg Tablet is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor recommends it. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite. Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it.

Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it, as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Comet 850mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Comet

Diarrhea
Headache
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal discomfort

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Comet 850mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Comet 850mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Comet 850mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Comet 850mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Comet 850mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Comet 850mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Comet 850mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Comet 850mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What does Comet 850mg Tablet do exactly?

Comet 850mg Tablet works in PCOS by making the body more sensitive to insulin. In PCOS, the body often doesn’t respond well to insulin, leading to high insulin levels. This can cause the ovaries to produce excess male hormones, leading to irregular periods, acne, and unwanted hair growth. Comet 850mg Tablet lowers insulin levels, helping to balance hormones, regulate periods, and reduce these symptoms.<br><br>For type 2 diabetes, Comet 850mg Tablet helps control blood sugar levels in three ways: it reduces the amount of sugar the liver makes, helps the body use insulin more effectively, and lowers sugar absorption from food. This helps prevent blood sugar spikes and manage diabetes better.

What are the benefits of taking Comet 850mg Tablet?

Comet 850mg Tablet benefits polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by improving how the body responds to insulin, lowering insulin levels, and reducing excess male hormone production. This helps restore hormonal balance, regulate menstrual cycles, and relieve symptoms like acne and excess hair growth. It also supports weight management and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. Increaseitionally, Comet 850mg Tablet controls blood sugar by enhancing the body's insulin response, reducing sugar production in the liver, and limiting sugar absorption from the intestines. Unlike some other antidiabetic medicines, it rarely causes low blood sugar when taken alone.

Does Comet 850mg Tablet cause weight loss?

Affirmative, Comet 850mg Tablet has been shown to cause mild weight loss in some people. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes. In addition, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same.

Can Comet 850mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Comet 850mg Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Comet 850mg Tablet may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which particularly occurs if your kidneys are not working properly. Contact your doctor if you feel sleepy or tired while taking Comet 850mg Tablet.

How to take Comet 850mg Tablet?

Take Comet 850mg Tablet with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the Comet 850mg Tablet, and swallow it with a glass of water. If your doctor has prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, then take one in the morning and the other in the evening with dinner. In the case of three doses a day, apart from morning and evening, you can take it with lunch. Taking Comet 850mg Tablet with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, and loss of appetite.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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