Glucophage 850mg is a prescription medication manufactured by Merck Serono, containing metformin hydrochloride as the active ingredient. Each pack contains 30 tablets, with each tablet containing 850mg of metformin, commonly prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus. The medication comes in a white box with red accents and clear bilingual labeling (English/French). The tablets are presented in blister packs for convenient dosing. As a prescription medication, it should only be taken under medical supervision and according to prescribed dosage. Metformin works by helping to control blood sugar levels and is typically taken with meals.