Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet

Composition of Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet

Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet contains Voglibose (0.3mg). It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet

• Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus to control post-meal (postprandial) blood sugar; used along with diet and exercise
• alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.

Key benefits

• Reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes
• Improves overall glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes
• Helps complement diet and exercise
• Useful add-on with other antidiabetic medicines

How Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet works

Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It delays the breakdown and absorption of complex carbohydrates in the intestine, thereby reducing the rise in blood glucose after meals and improving overall glycaemic control.

How to take Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Usually taken just before meals or with the first bite of food as advised by the doctor. Follow prescribed dose and diet plan; do not skip meals. If hypoglycaemia occurs with combination therapy, treat with glucose (dextrose) rather than sucrose/table sugar.

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

If you miss a dose of Voglit 0.3mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine 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 Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Voglit-0.3 mg 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 Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in kidney or liver impairment; monitor liver enzymes if advised. Not recommended in diabetic ketoacidosis, inflammatory bowel disease/intestinal obstruction/colonic ulceration or chronic intestinal diseases with digestion/absorption disorders. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases when used with insulin or sulfonylureas; educate on symptoms and management. If severe abdominal symptoms or persistent diarrhoea occur, seek medical advice.

Do not take Voglit-0.3 mg 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.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin, sulfonylureas or other antidiabetics (increased hypoglycaemia risk), intestinal adsorbents (reduced effect), digestive enzyme preparations (reduced effect), corticosteroids/thyroid hormones/diuretics/sympathomimetics (may worsen glycaemic control)

How to store Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Voglit-0.3 mg Tablet

Voglit 0.3mg Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Voglit 0.3mg Tablet. Voglit 0.3mg Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals. Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time. Voglit 0.3mg Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. Voglit 0.3mg Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals. Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Voglit 0.3mg Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

STALLION LABORATORIES PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

Chemical class:

Aminocyclitols