Glucophage XR 500mg is a prolonged-release oral medication containing metformin hydrochloride, manufactured by Merck. This prescription medication comes in a pack of 30 tablets and is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping control blood sugar levels. This is a prolonged-release formulation (XR) which means the medication is released slowly over time in the body. The tablets contain 500mg of metformin hydrochloride as the active ingredient. The medication should only be taken as prescribed by a healthcare provider. The product is manufactured by Merck, a trusted pharmaceutical company. The packaging includes both English and Arabic text for the product information.