Elcephase
Elcephase Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
About Elcephase Products
Uses of Elcephase Products
Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Elcephase Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Elcephase are Diarrhea, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Flatulence, Abdominal discomfort.
How Elcephase 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 Elcephase Products
Frequently asked questions about Elcephase Products
Frequently asked questions about Metformin
Q. What does Elcephase 500mg Tablet do exactly?
Elcephase 500mg Tablet 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. Elcephase 500mg Tablet lowers insulin levels, helping to balance hormones, regulate periods, and reduce these symptoms.<br><br>For type 2 diabetes, Elcephase 500mg Tablet 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 Elcephase 500mg Tablet?
Elcephase 500mg Tablet 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, Elcephase 500mg Tablet 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 Elcephase 500mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Elcephase 500mg Tablet 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 Elcephase 500mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Elcephase 500mg Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Elcephase 500mg Tablet 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 Elcephase 500mg Tablet.
Q. How to take Elcephase 500mg Tablet?
Take Elcephase 500mg Tablet with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the Elcephase 500mg Tablet, 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 Elcephase 500mg Tablet with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, and loss of appetite.
Products for Elcephase
Elcephase 500mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹17.53
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Elcephase 500mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹18.17
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Elcephase 1000mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹42.41
Not Available
Elcephase 500mg Tablet
strip of 20 tablets
MRP
₹21.56
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