Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR

Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR is a sustained-release metformin tablet used to help manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. Each Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR contains 500 mg of metformin hydrochloride, a biguanide antidiabetic medicine. It helps lower blood sugar when diet and exercise alone are not enough, and may also be used as part of a combination diabetes treatment plan. This tablet is made by Aristo Pharmaceuticals, India and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Metformin in Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR helps reduce the amount of sugar the liver releases into the blood and helps the body respond better to insulin. The tablet’s sustained-release design lets the medicine come out slowly after you swallow it, which can help smooth blood sugar control over the day.

Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR is the lower-strength sibling of Bigomet 1000 mg Tablet SR and is often chosen when a doctor wants a smaller metformin dose or a gentler step-up in treatment. Because it is sustained-release, the effect is spread out over time rather than felt as a quick drop in blood sugar, which can help some people tolerate metformin better than immediate-release forms.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving blood sugar control along with diet and exercise
• Adjunct treatment when one medicine is not enough
• As part of a doctor-directed diabetes plan

• Swallow Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it with food or after a meal if your prescriber recommends it, to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep blood sugar control steady.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• If you notice the tablet shell in your stool, that can happen with some sustained-release tablets and may not mean the medicine did not work.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you; do not change the dose on your own.

Each Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR provides 500 mg of metformin, which is a lower sustained-release strength that may be used once daily or divided into more than one dose depending on the treatment plan. The doctor decides how often to take it and the maximum total daily amount based on blood sugar readings, kidney function, and tolerance; many patients will need dose adjustment over time.

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 cramping
• Loss of appetite
• Gas or bloating
• Metallic taste in the mouth

• Bigomet 500 mg Tablet SR is not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function; metformin may not be appropriate for some patients.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, severe infection, dehydration, or recent surgery.
• Do not drive or use machinery if you feel weak, dizzy, or unwell, especially when starting treatment or when taking it with other diabetes medicines.
• If you are scheduled for contrast dye imaging, tell the medical team you take metformin.
• Because this is a higher-than-starting tablet strength for some patients, it should be used only after a doctor has assessed you and chosen the dose.

• Alcohol
• Insulin and sulfonylurea diabetes medicines
• Iodinated contrast dye used in some imaging tests
• Medicines that can affect kidney function such as some NSAIDs or diuretics
• Cimetidine and certain other drugs that can raise metformin levels

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