Glyciphage 250 Tablet

Uses:

Glyciphage 250 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.

Directions For Use:

• You have been prescribed Glyciphage 250 Tablet to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks.
• Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines.
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.

Side Effects:

Common side effects of Glyciphage 250 Mg Tablet

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flatulence

Warning & Precautions:

FAQs:

Q. What does Glyciphage 250 Tablet do exactly?
People with type 2 diabetes are not able to make enough insulin or respond normally to the insulin made by their bodies. When this happens, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. Glyciphage 250 Tablet acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in blood. Glyciphage 250 Tablet decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood. It also helps your body to respond better to the insulin it makes naturally.

Q. Does Glyciphage 250 Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Glyciphage 250 Tablet has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. 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. What are the benefits of taking Glyciphage 250 Tablet?
Glyciphage 250 Tablet is one of the first medicines that is given to patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels. It promotes the body’s response to the insulin made by the pancreas, decreases the amount of sugar made by the liver and decreases the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestines. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, Glyciphage 250 Tablet when taken alone, rarely causes low blood sugar as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin. In addition to being a great medicine to lower blood sugar levels, it also helps in controlling weight gain.