Voglinorm GM1/0.3

Composition of Voglinorm GM1/0.3

Voglinorm GM1/0.3 contains Glimepiride 1 mg + Voglibose 0.3 mg (tablet). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea + Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Voglinorm GM1/0.3

Type 2 diabetes mellitus; used to improve blood sugar control in adults when diet and exercise alone or single therapy is inadequate.

Key benefits

• Reduces fasting blood glucose
• Reduces post-meal glucose spikes
• Improves overall glycaemic control (HbA1c)
• Helps prevent diabetes-related complications with sustained control

How Voglinorm GM1/0.3 works

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) increases insulin release from the pancreas and improves peripheral glucose utilization. Voglibose (an alpha‑glucosidase inhibitor) delays intestinal carbohydrate digestion and absorption, reducing post‑meal blood glucose spikes.

How to take Voglinorm GM1/0.3

Take orally as prescribed. Usually taken once daily just before or with the first main meal; swallow whole with water. Do not skip meals after taking; follow diet/exercise plan 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

Take the missed dose of Voglinorm GM1/0.3 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 Voglinorm GM1/0.3 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 Voglinorm GM1/0.3

Most side effects of Voglinorm GM1/0.3 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• diarrhoea
• bloating
• weight gain

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 Voglinorm GM1/0.3

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia (higher with missed meals, alcohol, excessive exercise, elderly, renal/hepatic impairment); monitor blood glucose regularly. Use with caution in kidney or liver disease. Not recommended in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. If severe abdominal pain or persistent GI symptoms occur, seek medical advice. Inform doctor before surgery/acute illness as dose adjustment may be needed.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol (increases hypoglycaemia risk), insulin/other antidiabetics (additive hypoglycaemia), beta-blockers (mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), corticosteroids/thyroid hormones/diuretics (may raise glucose), fluoroquinolones (glucose disturbances), azole antifungals and macrolides (may increase glimepiride effect), rifampicin (may reduce glimepiride effect)

How to store Voglinorm GM1/0.3

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea + Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor