Monomet
Monomet Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
About Monomet Products
Uses of Monomet Products
Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Monomet Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Monomet are Diarrhea, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Flatulence, Abdominal discomfort.
How Monomet 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 Monomet Products
Frequently asked questions about Monomet Products
Frequently asked questions about Metformin
Q. What does Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL do exactly?
Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL 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. Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL lowers insulin levels, helping to balance hormones, regulate periods, and reduce these symptoms.<br><br>For type 2 diabetes, Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL 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 Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL?
Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL 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, Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL 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 Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL cause weight loss?
Yes, Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL 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 Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL make you sleepy?
Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL 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 Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL.
Q. How to take Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL?
Take Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL, 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 Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, and loss of appetite.
Products for Monomet
Monomet 1000mg Tablet XL
strip of 10 tablet xl
MRP
₹33.38
Monomet XL 500 Tablet
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹20.63
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