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Bigua SR
Metformin (500mg)
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Bigua SR is used for treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Metformin (500mg)
Available variants: NA 10`S
Best price: ₹17
MRP: ₹18
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ICON PHARMA
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Composition of Bigua SR
Bigua SR contains Metformin (500mg). It belongs to the Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Bigua SR
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Key benefits
- 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 Bigua 500mg Tablet SR regularly
- along with proper diet and exercise
- will help you live a normal
- healthy life.
How Bigua SR works
Bigua 500mg Tablet SR works by lowering the excess glucose made by the liver and reducing the amount of glucose absorbed from food in the intestines. It also improves insulin sensitivity, which helps the body use insulin more effectively to move glucose from the blood into the cells for energy. This helps keep blood sugar levels under better control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How to take Bigua SR
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. Bigua 500mg Tablet SR should be taken with or after food.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Bigua 500mg Tablet SR, 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.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Bigua SR
Most side effects of Bigua SR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- 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
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Bigua SR
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED |
| Alcohol | Alcohol UNSAFE |
| Driving | Driving SAFE |
| Kidney | Kidney CAUTION |
| Liver | Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Stomach upset is common in the first two weeks and usually settles; taking it with food helps. Tell your doctor before any surgery or a scan that uses contrast dye — this medicine is usually stopped for a short time around them. Stop and seek urgent care if you develop deep rapid breathing, severe weakness, muscle pain or vomiting with cold clammy skin. This is rare but serious. Long-term use can lower vitamin B12, so your doctor may check it from time to time.
Do not take Bigua SR if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor about water tablets, steroids, and any contrast dye scan. Alcohol increases the risk of the rare acid build-up and should be limited.
How to store Bigua SR
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Bigua SR
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 Bigua 500mg Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Prolonged use of Bigua 500mg Tablet SR 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.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ICON PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- ANTI DIABETIC
- Drug class:
- Biguanide
- Chemical class:
- Biguanide derivative
Substitutes for Bigua SR
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Metformin (500mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Bigua SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldamet 500SR TabletVIBHU HEALTHCARE LLP | tablet · 10`S | ₹20 | 15% more |
| Uformin-500 SR TabletIDEAL LIFESCIENCES P LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹21 | 20% more |
| Melmet-500 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 20`S | ₹38 | 118% more |
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Bigua SR FAQs
What is Bigua SR used for?
Bigua SR is commonly used for Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Bigua SR?
Bigua SR contains Metformin (500mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Bigua SR?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Bigua SR work?
Bigua 500mg Tablet SR works by lowering the excess glucose made by the liver and reducing the amount of glucose absorbed from food in the intestines.
Is Bigua SR a prescription medicine?
Yes. Bigua SR is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Bigua SR?
The side effects reported most often with Bigua SR are 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. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Bigua SR be taken during pregnancy?
Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Bigua SR.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Bigua SR?
Alcohol UNSAFE
What if I miss a dose of Bigua SR?
If you miss a dose of Bigua 500mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible.
Is Bigua SR habit forming?
No. Bigua SR is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Bigua SR cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Bigua SR starts at ₹17 (MRP ₹18) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Bigua SR?
Bigua SR is manufactured by ICON PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Bigua SR delivered?
Bigua SR is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Bigua SR, Quick facts
- Salt
- Metformin (500mg)
- Best price
- ₹17
- MRP
- ₹18
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ICON PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- ICON PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- ANTI DIABETIC
- Drug class
- Biguanide
- Chemical class
- Biguanide derivative
- Action class
- Biguanides
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Bigua SR.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.