Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR

Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 1000 mg of metformin in each sustained-release tablet. It belongs to the biguanide class and is used to help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR is not insulin, but it can be used alone or with other diabetes medicines when a doctor decides it is appropriate. The SR tablet is designed to release the medicine gradually over time.

How it works: Metformin in Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR helps lower blood sugar mainly by reducing the amount of glucose the liver makes and by helping the body use insulin better. Because this is a sustained-release tablet, the medicine is released slowly from the tablet over time to help provide steadier control.

Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength option compared with Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR, so it is usually chosen for people whose doctor wants a larger amount of metformin in a single tablet. Because it is a sustained-release 1000 mg tablet, it may be taken less often than lower-strength tablets in some treatment plans, but it is not meant to replace careful dose titration. This strength is best suited only for patients whose blood sugar control and kidney function have already been assessed by a clinician.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• May be used with diet and exercise
• May be combined with other diabetes medicines
• Helps improve fasting and overall glucose levels

• Swallow Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it with food or after a meal to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because this 1000 mg tablet is a higher-strength form and may not be the right starting dose.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask your pharmacist or doctor about other metformin options; do not alter the tablet yourself.

Each Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR provides 1000 mg of metformin in one tablet. Depending on your prescription, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, and the total daily amount is set by your doctor based on blood sugar response and kidney function. The usual maximum daily metformin dose depends on the product and the treatment plan, so your prescriber should determine the right dose for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metformin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Loss of appetite
• Gas or bloating
• Metallic taste
• At the 1000 mg strength, stomach side effects may be more noticeable if the dose is increased too quickly

• This is a higher-strength metformin tablet, so it should be used only under medical supervision.
• Do not use if you have severe kidney problems unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, liver disease, dehydration, or infection.
• Use extra caution if you are older, frail, or taking medicines that can affect the kidneys.
• If you are scheduled for contrast imaging or surgery, ask your doctor whether Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR should be held temporarily.
• Be careful when driving if you also take other diabetes medicines that can cause low blood sugar.

• Alcohol
• Iodinated contrast dye used for CT or angiography
• Other diabetes medicines, especially insulin or sulfonylureas
• Medicines that can affect kidney function, such as some diuretics or NSAIDs
• Cimetidine or other drugs that may increase metformin levels

Store Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and direct heat.