Bigua
Bigua Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
About Bigua Products
Uses of Bigua Products
Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Bigua Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Bigua are Diarrhea, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Flatulence, Abdominal discomfort.
How Bigua Products work
Metformin 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.
Patient Concerns about Bigua Products
Frequently asked questions about Bigua Products
Frequently asked questions about Metformin
Q. What does Bigua 500mg Tablet SR do exactly?
Bigua 500mg Tablet SR 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. Bigua 500mg Tablet SR lowers insulin levels, helping to balance hormones, regulate periods, and reduce these symptoms.<br><br>For type 2 diabetes, Bigua 500mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. What are the benefits of taking Bigua 500mg Tablet SR?
Bigua 500mg Tablet SR 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, Bigua 500mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. Does Bigua 500mg Tablet SR cause weight loss?
Yes, Bigua 500mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. Can Bigua 500mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?
Bigua 500mg Tablet SR usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Bigua 500mg Tablet SR 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 Bigua 500mg Tablet SR.
Q. How to take Bigua 500mg Tablet SR?
Take Bigua 500mg Tablet SR with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the Bigua 500mg Tablet SR, 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 Bigua 500mg Tablet SR with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, and loss of appetite.
Products for Bigua
Bigua 500mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹16.3
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