Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet

Composition of Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet

Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet contains Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.2mg). It belongs to the Biguanide + DPP-4 inhibitor + Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult) to improve blood glucose control when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient; used when combination therapy with metformin
• a DPP-4 inhibitor and a sulfonylurea is appropriate.

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Enhances glucose-dependent insulin release
• Helps achieve better HbA1c control
• Convenient combination therapy

How Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet works

Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity. Vildagliptin (a DPP-4 inhibitor) increases incretin hormones, enhancing glucose-dependent insulin release and reducing glucagon. Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells to lower blood glucose.

How to take Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet

Take orally exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with food (preferably with the main meal) to reduce stomach upset and hypoglycaemia risk. Swallow whole; do not crush/chew (especially if sustained/extended release). Monitor blood glucose regularly; follow diet and exercise advice.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. It can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. It may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet

Most side effects of Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal discomfort
• loss of appetite
• headache
• dizziness
• weight gain
• metallic taste

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 Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia (higher with glimepiride): carry glucose and avoid skipping meals. Metformin may rarely cause lactic acidosis—seek urgent care for rapid breathing, severe weakness, abdominal pain, or unusual sleepiness; higher risk with kidney disease, dehydration, severe infection, alcohol use. Monitor kidney function before and during therapy; avoid in severe renal impairment. Vildagliptin may affect liver enzymes—periodic LFT monitoring recommended; stop and consult doctor if jaundice or persistent nausea occurs. Use caution in elderly, malnourished, or those with adrenal/pituitary insufficiency. Inform doctor before surgery or iodinated contrast imaging; metformin may need temporary discontinuation. Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Do not take Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol (increases lactic acidosis and hypoglycaemia risk), iodinated contrast media, insulin/other antidiabetics (additive hypoglycaemia), sulfonylureas with beta-blockers (mask hypoglycaemia), corticosteroids/thiazide diuretics (raise glucose), ACE inhibitors (may increase hypoglycaemia risk), cimetidine and other drugs affecting renal tubular secretion (increase metformin levels), strong CYP2C9 inhibitors/inducers affecting glimepiride (e.g., fluconazole, rifampicin)

How to store Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Gluconorm Vg-1 Forte Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Biguanide + DPP-4 inhibitor + Sulfonylurea