Voglifin M 0.3

Composition of Voglifin M 0.3

Voglifin M 0.3 contains Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.3mg). It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor + Biguanide class of medicines.

Uses of Voglifin M 0.3

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adjunct to diet and exercise) to improve glycaemic control
• especially post‑meal blood glucose; used when control is inadequate with single therapy.

Key benefits

• Lowers post‑meal blood sugar spikes
• Improves overall glycaemic control (HbA1c)
• Helps reduce fasting glucose via metformin
• Supports insulin sensitivity
• Useful in combination therapy for type 2 diabetes

How Voglifin M 0.3 works

Voglibose is an alpha‑glucosidase inhibitor that delays carbohydrate digestion and absorption in the intestine, reducing post‑prandial glucose spikes. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity, thereby lowering fasting and overall blood glucose.

How to take Voglifin M 0.3

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed. Typically taken with meals: voglibose is taken just before/with the first bite of food; metformin is usually taken with food to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew unless advised.

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 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 Voglifin M 0.3

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

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• flatulence
• bloating
• indigestion
• headache
• taste disturbance

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 Voglifin M 0.3

Warnings and precautions

Prescription medicine. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases when used with insulin or sulfonylureas (may need dose adjustment). Metformin may rarely cause lactic acidosis—risk higher with kidney impairment, dehydration, severe infection, alcohol use, liver disease, heart failure, or hypoxia; stop and seek care if fast breathing, severe weakness, abdominal pain, or drowsiness occur. Monitor kidney function before and during therapy; avoid in severe renal impairment. Temporarily stop metformin before/after iodinated contrast imaging or major surgery as advised by a doctor. Use caution in elderly and in vitamin B12 deficiency (long‑term metformin can reduce B12).

Do not take Voglifin M if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. 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 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

Alcohol (increases lactic acidosis risk with metformin), iodinated contrast media, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., topiramate, acetazolamide), cimetidine, diuretics, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, corticosteroids, beta‑agonists, thyroid hormones, insulin and sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk), other antidiabetic medicines

How to store Voglifin 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 Voglifin M 0.3

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.</li> <li>You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Voglipill M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet.</li> <li>Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.</li> <li>It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly </li> <li>Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.</li> <li>Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Voglipill M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

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Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor + Biguanide