Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet

Composition of Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet

Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet contains Voglibose 0.2 mg + Metformin (strength unknown). It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor + Biguanide class of medicines.

Uses of Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus; used to control post-meal (postprandial) and fasting blood glucose when diet and exercise alone are insufficient.

Key benefits

• Reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes
• Improves overall glycaemic control
• Helps improve insulin sensitivity
• May support weight-neutral diabetes control
• Lowers fasting and postprandial glucose when used with diet and exercise

How Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet works

Voglibose inhibits intestinal alpha-glucosidase enzymes, delaying carbohydrate digestion and reducing post-meal glucose spikes. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity, helping lower blood glucose levels.

How to take Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Usually taken with meals; voglibose-containing combinations are commonly taken just before the first bite of food as advised by the doctor. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew. Follow prescribed dose and schedule.

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 may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. It 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 Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Ibvog M are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Flatulence
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• metallic taste
• headache
• hypoglycaemia (especially with other antidiabetics)
• vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term)
• weakness

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 Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only antidiabetic. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases if used with insulin or sulfonylureas; keep glucose source handy. Metformin can rarely cause lactic acidosis—risk is higher with kidney impairment, severe infection, dehydration, heavy alcohol use, or hypoxia; kidney function monitoring is recommended. Use caution in liver disease. Stop temporarily before/after iodinated contrast procedures and major surgery as advised by clinician. Seek medical help for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting/diarrhea, rapid breathing, unusual drowsiness, or muscle pain.

Do not take Ibvog M 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 heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine. 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

Insulin and sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk), alcohol (increased lactic acidosis risk with metformin), iodinated contrast media (risk of kidney injury/lactic acidosis—temporary discontinuation), cimetidine (may increase metformin levels), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors e.g., topiramate/acetazolamide (may increase acidosis risk), diuretics and NSAIDs (may worsen renal function), corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics (may raise glucose), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms)

How to store Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Ibvog M 0.2 mg Tablet

Take it with the first mouthful of your meal so it can act on that meal. Expect some wind in the first weeks; it usually settles. Take it with or just after food to reduce stomach upset. Keep taking it even when your sugar readings look normal — that is the medicine working. Continue your diet and physical activity; this medicine works alongside them, not instead of them.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INDIABULLS PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor + Biguanide