Bigovas 1000 Tablet SR: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Bigovas Information

Bigovas is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bigovas. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Bigovas include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Bigovas side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Bigovas normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bigovas is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Bigovas has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Bigovas related warnings section.

Bigovas can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Bigovas in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bigovas contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Bigovas have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Bigovas is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Bigovas Benefits & Uses
Bigovas Dosage & How to Take
Bigovas Side Effects
Bigovas Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Bigovas with Other Drugs
Bigovas Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Bigovas
Bigovas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Bigovas Benefits & Uses

Bigovas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Bigovas Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bigovas Related Warnings

Is the use of Bigovas safe for pregnant women?

Bigovas has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Bigovas safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Bigovas. Immediately discontinue Bigovas if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bigovas on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Bigovas on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bigovas on the Liver?

Using Bigovas does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Bigovas on the Heart?

Bigovas is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Bigovas with Other Drugs

Bigovas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Bigovas Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bigovas unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Bigovas

Is this Bigovas habit forming or addictive?

Bigovas is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Bigovas since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Bigovas only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Bigovas cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Bigovas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bigovas

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Bigovas with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bigovas

Taking Bigovas with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Bigovas

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Bigovas with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Bigovas can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Bigovas?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Bigovas should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Bigovas cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Bigovas can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Bigovas safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Bigovas is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Bigovas with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Bigovas with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.