Voglitab 0.3 Tablet

Composition of Voglitab 0.3 Tablet

Voglitab 0.3 Tablet contains Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.3mg).

Uses of Voglitab 0.3 Tablet

Voglitab-M 0.3 Tablet SR is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How Voglitab 0.3 Tablet works

Voglitab-M 0.3 Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and voglibose. Metformin lowers the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Voglibose inhibits the intestinal enzymes that cause breakdown of complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

How to take Voglitab 0.3 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Voglitab-M 0.3 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.<br/>Voglitab-M 0.3 Tablet SR may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach.

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 Voglitab 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 Voglitab 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 Voglitab 0.3 Tablet

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

• Nausea Taste change Loss of appetite Flatulence Stomach pain Diarrhea Skin rash

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 Voglitab 0.3 Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Voglitab. Some combinations can change how Voglitab works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Voglitab 0.3 Tablet

Store Voglitab below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Voglitab 0.3 Tablet

<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 Voglitab-M 0.3 Tablet SR.</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 Voglitab-M 0.3 Tablet SR 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:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`