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Foragma Benefits & Uses

Foragma is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Foragma 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

Foragma Related Warnings

Is the use of Foragma safe for pregnant women?

Foragma has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Foragma safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Foragma. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Foragma on the Kidneys?

Using Foragma does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foragma on the Liver?

Foragma is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Foragma on the Heart?

Using Foragma does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Foragma with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Foragma Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Foragma 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 Foragma

Is this Foragma habit forming or addictive?

Foragma is not addictive in nature.

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

Foragma does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Foragma should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Foragma for mental disorders.

No

Foragma Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Foragma

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Foragma and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Foragma

Consumption of alcohol and Foragma together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Foragma

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take alcohol with Foragma?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, you should not take alcohol with Foragma, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Foragma than if you're just taking Foragma. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Foragma with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Foragma 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Foragma with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Foragma 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Foragma work?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Foragma works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Foragma cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Foragma is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Foragma type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.