Voglistar Md 0.2 Tab

Composition

Voglibose (0.2mg)

Uses of Voglistar Md 0.2 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus—post‑prandial (after meal) blood glucose control; used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines along with diet and exercise

• •Controls post‑meal blood sugar spikes
• •Helps improve overall glycaemic control with diet and exercise
• •Can be used in combination with other antidiabetic medicines
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone

How it works

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

Directions for use

Oral mouth-dissolving tablet: place on the tongue and allow to dissolve, then swallow; usually taken just before the start of a meal or with the first bite as prescribed. Follow diet/exercise advice and monitor blood glucose regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Voglistar Md 0.2 Tab may include:

• •Flatulence
• •abdominal pain
• •diarrhoea
• •bloating
• •nausea

Warnings & precautions

Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Use with caution in patients with intestinal disorders (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, intestinal obstruction), severe digestive problems, or significant liver impairment; monitor liver enzymes if advised. May cause hypoglycaemia when used with insulin or sulfonylureas—carry glucose; treat low sugar with glucose/dextrose (table sugar may be less effective as absorption is delayed).