Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet

Composition of Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet

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

Uses of Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet

Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus to reduce post‑meal (postprandial) blood glucose; used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines along with diet and exercise.

Key benefits

• Lowers post-meal blood sugar
• Helps improve overall glycaemic control with diet and exercise
• May reduce HbA1c when used regularly
• Can be combined with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed

How Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet works

Voglibose is an alpha‑glucosidase inhibitor that delays breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine. This slows the rise in blood glucose after meals and reduces postprandial hyperglycaemia.

How to take Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Usually taken just before meals (or with the first bite of food) as prescribed. Follow diet and exercise advice; do not skip meals when taking antidiabetic medicines.

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 Vogiformin 0.2mg 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 Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet

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

• Flatulence
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhoea
• stomach pain
• nausea

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 Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in liver disease; periodic liver function monitoring may be advised. Not recommended in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, chronic intestinal diseases with marked digestion/absorption disorders, or severe renal impairment unless advised by a doctor. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas—carry glucose/dextrose for treatment (table sugar/sucrose may be less effective due to mechanism). Seek medical help for severe abdominal symptoms, jaundice, or persistent diarrhoea.

Do not take Vogiformin 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/gliclazide) and other antidiabetics (increased hypoglycaemia risk), intestinal adsorbents/digestive enzyme preparations (may reduce effect), corticosteroids/thiazide diuretics/sympathomimetics (may worsen glycaemic control)

How to store Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Vogiformin 0.2 mg Tablet

Vogiformin 0.2mg 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 Vogiformin 0.2mg Tablet. Vogiformin 0.2mg 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. If you have low blood sugar, treat it with pure glucose tablets, not table sugar, because this medicine slows your body's absorption of ordinary sugar.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

OWSHADH PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

Chemical class:

Aminocyclitols