Vobose 0.2

Composition of Vobose 0.2

Vobose 0.2 contains Voglibose (0.2mg). It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Vobose 0.2

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adjunct to diet and exercise) to control post‑meal (postprandial) blood glucose; used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines (e.g.
• metformin
• sulfonylureas
• insulin).

Key benefits

• Lowers post-meal blood glucose spikes
• Improves overall glycaemic control with diet and exercise
• Can be combined with other antidiabetic medicines
• Helps reduce HbA1c over time

How Vobose 0.2 works

Voglibose is an alpha‑glucosidase inhibitor that delays the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine. This reduces the rise in blood sugar after meals and helps improve overall glycaemic control.

How to take Vobose 0.2

Oral tablet. Take just before the start of each main meal as prescribed by the doctor; swallow with water. If you skip a meal, skip the dose. Follow diet/exercise advice and monitor blood glucose.

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

If you miss a dose of Vobose 0.2 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine 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 Vobose 0.2

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

• Flatulence
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• nausea
• bloating
• indigestion

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 Vobose 0.2

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, chronic intestinal disorders, or severe renal/hepatic impairment. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases when combined with sulfonylureas or insulin; treat low sugar with glucose (dextrose) rather than sucrose. Monitor blood glucose/HbA1c; stop and seek care if severe abdominal symptoms occur. Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Do not take Vobose 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.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin, sulfonylureas (e.g., glimepiride), other antidiabetics (additive hypoglycaemia); digestive enzyme preparations (amylase/pancreatin) and intestinal adsorbents may reduce effect; corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics, thyroid hormones and sympathomimetics may worsen glycaemic control.

How to store Vobose 0.2

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

Expert advice for Vobose 0.2

Vobose 0.2 Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Vobose 0.2 Tablet. Vobose 0.2 Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals. Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time. Vobose 0.2 Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. Vobose 0.2 Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals. Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Vobose 0.2 Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

USV LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

Chemical class:

Aminocyclitols