Diabetic. Would Like To Know What Is Biciphage And What Is It Used For?

Posted on Mon, 30 Sep 2013

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Question : would like to know what is biciphage and what is it used for?
thank you

Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Brand name for metformin

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query,

It simply a commercial or brand name for metformin (generic name) which is medication used to treat hyperglycemia or control hypoglycemia as side effect.
Biciphage contains metformin 500 mg.

Hope this helps and if you have any follow-up questions please feel free to write.
Dr. Nsah

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