Bigomet 850 mg Tablet

Bigomet 850 mg Tablet is an oral diabetes medicine that contains 850 mg of metformin in each tablet. It belongs to the biguanide class and is used to help manage type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise. Bigomet 850 mg Tablet helps lower blood sugar and is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. This pack contains a strip/box of 10 tablets manufactured by Aristo Pharmaceuticals, India.

How it works: Metformin in Bigomet 850 mg Tablet lowers blood sugar mainly by reducing sugar production in the liver and helping the body use insulin better. As an immediate-release tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract to provide its effect over time.

Bigomet 850 mg Tablet is a higher-strength metformin tablet, so it is usually chosen for people who already tolerate metformin and need a larger dose per tablet. Compared with Bigomet 250 mg Tablet and Bigomet 500 mg Tablet, the 850 mg strength can reduce the number of tablets needed each day, but it may also be more likely to cause stomach upset if the dose is increased too quickly. A doctor may choose this strength when a lower strength is no longer enough for blood sugar control.

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

• Swallow Bigomet 850 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it with meals or right after eating to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; this 850 mg tablet is a higher-strength tablet and is not usually the first metformin dose for new patients.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not change the dose on your own, even if your blood sugar seems better or you feel fine.

Each Bigomet 850 mg Tablet provides 850 mg of metformin per tablet. Depending on your glucose levels and how well you tolerate it, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses; the maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber and may be adjusted based on your needs and other medicines. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, the dose should be individualized and increased only under medical supervision.

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

Common side effects of Metformin may include:

• Nausea, which can be more noticeable when starting or increasing to Bigomet 850 mg Tablet
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Vomiting

• Bigomet 850 mg Tablet is a higher-strength metformin tablet and may cause more stomach side effects if started too fast.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a recent serious infection.
• Your doctor may want kidney function checked before and during treatment.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or weak from low or high blood sugar.
• Tell your doctor before surgery, scans with contrast dye, or hospital treatment because metformin may need to be held temporarily.
• If you are taking insulin or another diabetes medicine, your blood sugar may drop too low and dosing may need adjustment.

• Alcohol
• Contrast dye used for some CT scans or X-rays
• Insulin and other blood sugar-lowering medicines such as sulfonylureas
• Certain medicines that affect kidney function, including some diuretics
• Topiramate or other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, which may increase acidosis risk

Store Bigomet 850 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.