Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet

Composition of Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet

Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet contains Voglibose 0.5 mg tablet. It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (post-meal blood sugar control)
• used as add-on therapy along with diet and exercise; may be used with other antidiabetic medicines when needed

Key benefits

• Reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes
• Helps improve overall glycaemic control with diet and exercise
• Useful add-on with other antidiabetic medicines
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone

How Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet works

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

How to take Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet

Oral tablet. Take as prescribed, usually just before the start of each main meal (or with the first bite of food). Do not skip meals after taking; follow diet and exercise advice and monitor blood sugar regularly.

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 the missed dose of Voglimac R as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Voglimac R than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet

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

• Flatulence
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• bloating
• 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 Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, ulceration) as it may worsen symptoms. Risk of low blood sugar increases if used with insulin or sulfonylureas—if hypoglycaemia occurs, treat with oral glucose (dextrose) rather than sucrose. Monitor liver function if advised by clinician. Consult doctor in elderly, kidney/liver disease, or if persistent severe abdominal symptoms occur.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin, sulfonylureas (e.g., glimepiride, gliclazide), metformin (additive glucose-lowering), intestinal adsorbents (may reduce effect), digestive enzyme preparations (may reduce effect)

How to store Voglimac R 0.5 Tablet

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor