Carbophage XR 500 Tablet
Product introduction
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevents serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor recommends it. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite. Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it, as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Uses of Carbophage Tablet ER
Benefits of Carbophage Tablet ER
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking Carbophage XR 500 Tablet regularly, along with proper diet and exercise, will help you live a normal, healthy life.
In Treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet helps manage PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity, lowering insulin levels, and reducing androgen production, which aids in regulating menstrual cycles, improving ovulation, and reducing symptoms like acne and excess hair growth. It also supports weight management.
Side effects of Carbophage Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Carbophage
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
How to use Carbophage Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Carbophage Tablet ER works
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. In PCOS, Carbophage XR 500 Tablet improves insulin sensitivity, lowering insulin and androgen levels and restoring ovulation and menstrual regularity. Reducing insulin resistance helps manage acne, excess hair growth, weight, and diabetes risk, making it effective for both metabolic and reproductive symptoms.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carbophage XR 500 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carbophage XR 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carbophage XR 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Carbophage Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Carbophage XR 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- The chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lower with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, as Carbophage XR 500 Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- Prolonged use of Carbophage XR 500 Tablet may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these, as you may require supplements.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney function regularly while you are taking this medication.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Biguanides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Biguanides
Interaction with drugs
Taking Carbophage with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them.
Concurrent use m
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Aripiprazole may reduce the efficacy of Metform
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amisulpride may reduce the efficacy of Metformi
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amisulpride may reduce the efficacy of Metformi
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, fatigue or loss of appetite and consult your doctor
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Carbophage XR 500 Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Carbophage Tablet ER for?
Type 2 diabet*
90%
Others
6%
Polycystic ov*
4%
*Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
37%
Average
32%
Poor
31%
What were the side-effects while using Carbophage XR 500 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
27%
Vomiting
27%
Nausea
18%
Diarrhea
9%
Abdominal pai*
9%
*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain
How do you take Carbophage Tablet ER?
With food
67%
Empty stomach
27%
With or witho*
7%
*With or without food
Please rate Carbophage XR 500 Tablet on price
Expensive
43%
Not Expensive
35%
Average
22%
FAQs
What does Carbophage XR 500 Tablet do exactly?
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet works in PCOS by making the body more sensitive to insulin. In PCOS, the body often doesn’t respond well to insulin, leading to high insulin levels. This can cause the ovaries to produce excess male hormones, leading to irregular periods, acne, and unwanted hair growth. Carbophage XR 500 Tablet lowers insulin levels, helping to balance hormones, regulate periods, and reduce these symptoms.<br><br>For type 2 diabetes, Carbophage XR 500 Tablet helps control blood sugar levels in three ways: it reduces the amount of sugar the liver makes, helps the body use insulin more effectively, and lowers sugar absorption from food. This helps prevent blood sugar spikes and manage diabetes better.
What are the benefits of taking Carbophage XR 500 Tablet?
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet benefits polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by improving how the body responds to insulin, lowering insulin levels, and reducing excess male hormone production. This helps restore hormonal balance, regulate menstrual cycles, and relieve symptoms like acne and excess hair growth. It also supports weight management and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. Additionally, Carbophage XR 500 Tablet controls blood sugar by enhancing the body's insulin response, reducing sugar production in the liver, and limiting sugar absorption from the intestines. Unlike some other antidiabetic medicines, it rarely causes low blood sugar when taken alone.
Does Carbophage XR 500 Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Carbophage XR 500 Tablet has been shown to cause mild weight loss in some people. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes. In addition, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same.
Can Carbophage XR 500 Tablet make you sleepy?
Carbophage XR 500 Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Carbophage XR 500 Tablet may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which particularly occurs if your kidneys are not working properly. Contact your doctor if you feel sleepy or tired while taking Carbophage XR 500 Tablet.
How to take Carbophage XR 500 Tablet?
Take Carbophage XR 500 Tablet with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the Carbophage XR 500 Tablet, and swallow it with a glass of water. If your doctor has prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, then take one in the morning and the other in the evening with dinner. In the case of three doses a day, apart from morning and evening, you can take it with lunch. Taking Carbophage XR 500 Tablet with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, and loss of appetite.
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