Bigomet 500 mg Tablet

Bigomet 500 mg Tablet is an oral metformin medicine used to help manage type 2 diabetes in adults and, in some cases, children as directed by a doctor. Each tablet contains 500 mg of metformin hydrochloride, a biguanide antidiabetic. Bigomet 500 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control, not to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Metformin in Bigomet 500 mg Tablet lowers blood sugar mainly by reducing the amount of glucose your liver makes and by helping your body use insulin better. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide steady blood sugar support over time.

Bigomet 500 mg Tablet is a mid-range strength that sits between the 250 mg and 850 mg tablets, so it can be a practical choice when a clinician wants a moderate amount of metformin per tablet. It may suit people who need a standard dose that can be adjusted gradually, especially when a doctor wants to balance blood sugar control with stomach tolerability.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines
• Help reduce fasting blood glucose
• Improve insulin sensitivity

• Swallow Bigomet 500 mg Tablet with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it with meals or just after food to reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at the same times each day to help maintain steady blood sugar control.
• If your doctor changes the dose, follow the new instructions carefully because 500 mg tablets are often used for stepwise titration.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; if you are close to the next dose, skip the missed one.
• Follow your meal plan and activity plan while taking Bigomet 500 mg Tablet.

Each Bigomet 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of metformin per tablet. Doctors may prescribe it once, twice, or three times daily with meals, depending on your blood sugar response and the treatment plan. The maximum daily amount varies by patient and is decided by the prescriber, so do not change the dose on your own.

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 cramps
• Gas or bloating
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Headache

• Bigomet 500 mg Tablet is a higher per-tablet amount than the 250 mg strength, so stomach side effects may be more noticeable when starting or increasing the dose.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because alcohol can raise the risk of metformin-related lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because metformin may not be safe if kidney function is reduced.
• Use caution if you have heart failure, severe infection, dehydration, or recent surgery, since these can increase risk with metformin.
• Let your clinician know about all diabetes medicines you take, because the combination can lower blood sugar too much.
• If you need imaging with contrast dye, ask your doctor whether Bigomet 500 mg Tablet should be held temporarily.
• Do not use this medicine to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas may increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Iodinated contrast media may require temporary stopping of metformin.
• Cimetidine and certain other drugs can raise metformin levels.
• Some corticosteroids and diuretics can make blood sugar harder to control.

Store Bigomet 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excessive heat.