Voglidyn M 0.3

Composition of Voglidyn M 0.3

Voglidyn M 0.3 contains Voglibose 0.3 mg + Metformin (strength unknown). It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor + Biguanide class of medicines.

Uses of Voglidyn M 0.3

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as add-on to diet and exercise) to improve post-meal and overall blood glucose control

Key benefits

• Reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes
• Improves overall glycemic control
• Helps improve insulin sensitivity
• May help reduce HbA1c when diet/exercise alone are insufficient

How Voglidyn M 0.3 works

Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that delays digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, reducing post-meal blood sugar spikes. Metformin lowers glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, helping the body use glucose more effectively.

How to take Voglidyn M 0.3

Oral tablets. Take exactly as prescribed. Voglibose-containing combinations are usually taken just before meals/with the first bite of food to reduce postprandial glucose; metformin is typically taken with meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water.

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 Voglidyn M 0.3

Most side effects of Voglidyn 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
• hypoglycemia (when used with other antidiabetics)
• skin rash

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 Voglidyn M 0.3

Warnings and precautions

Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Metformin: risk of lactic acidosis (rare but serious)—use caution in kidney or liver impairment, dehydration, severe infection, hypoxia, heart failure, and in the elderly; stop temporarily before/after iodinated contrast procedures and major surgery as advised. Voglibose: may cause GI side effects; avoid/use caution in inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction/ulceration, or chronic intestinal disorders. Monitor blood glucose, HbA1c, renal function; long-term metformin can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. If hypoglycemia occurs (especially with insulin/sulfonylureas), treat with glucose (not sucrose).

Do not take Voglidyn 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

Alcohol (increases lactic acidosis risk with metformin), iodinated contrast media, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., topiramate, acetazolamide), cimetidine, corticosteroids, thiazide/loop diuretics, beta-agonists, thyroid hormones, insulin and sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycemia risk), digoxin

How to store Voglidyn M 0.3

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

Expert advice for Voglidyn M 0.3

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:

KALPA HEALTH CARE PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor + Biguanide