Brand / Product: Gluformin XL 1000 mg Dosage form: Extended‑Release (XL) Tablet Strength: 1000 mg (1 g) per tablet Composition : Active Ingredient: Metformin Hydrochloride 1000 mg (extended‑release) Therapeutic Classification : Therapeutic class: Antidiabetic agent Pharmacological class: Biguanide glucose‑lowering agent Formulation & Release : Extended‑Release (XL): Designed to release metformin slowly over time for: Improved tolerability Once‑daily dosing convenience Reduced gastrointestinal side effects compared with immediate‑release forms Route & Administration : Route: Oral (by mouth) Administration: Usually taken once daily with food (as prescribed) to maximize absorption and reduce stomach upset Mechanism of Action : Reduces hepatic glucose production (liver) Improves insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat cells Decreases intestinal glucose absorption This leads to lower blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Gluformin XL 1000 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. Gluformin XL 1000 mg contains Metformin Hydrochloride (Extended-Release), an oral antidiabetic medicine. Main Uses : Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Helps control high blood sugar levels in adults and adolescents. Can be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines (e.g., sulfonylureas, DPP‑4 inhibitors, insulin). Often prescribed as first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes / Prevention May be used in high-risk individuals to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Improves insulin resistance. Helps regulate menstrual cycles and promotes ovulation in some patients. Weight Management in Diabetic Patients Helps manage blood sugar without causing weight gain. May lead to mild weight reduction in overweight patients. How It Works : Reduces glucose production in the liver. Improves insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat cells. Decreases absorption of glucose from the gut. Extended-release (XL) formulation allows once-daily dosing and reduces gastrointestinal side effects.