Voglus 0.2

Composition of Voglus 0.2

Voglus 0.2 contains Voglibose 0.2 mg. It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Voglus 0.2

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to control post‑prandial (after meals) blood glucose
• usually as add‑on to diet/exercise and/or other antidiabetic medicines.

Key benefits

• Controls post‑meal blood sugar
• Helps improve HbA1c when added to other therapy
• Works locally in gut with minimal systemic absorption
• Useful when diet/exercise alone are insufficient

How Voglus 0.2 works

Voglibose is an alpha‑glucosidase inhibitor that delays digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine. This reduces the rise in blood glucose after meals and helps improve overall glycaemic control.

How to take Voglus 0.2

Oral tablet. Take as prescribed, typically just before the start of each main meal (or with the first bite). Follow diet and exercise advice; do not skip meals if used with other antidiabetics. If a dose is missed, take with the next meal; do not double dose.

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 Voglus 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 Voglus 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 Voglus 0.2

Most side effects of Voglus 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 Voglus 0.2

Warnings and precautions

Use only in type 2 diabetes (not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis). Caution in patients with gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, chronic intestinal diseases), liver impairment, or elderly. When used with insulin/sulfonylureas, hypoglycaemia may occur—treat low sugar with oral glucose/dextrose (table sugar may be less effective due to delayed sucrose breakdown). Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c regularly; stop and seek medical advice if severe abdominal symptoms occur.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin and sulfonylureas (increased risk of hypoglycaemia), other antidiabetic medicines (additive glucose‑lowering), digestive enzyme preparations/intestinal adsorbents (may reduce effect), corticosteroids/thiazide diuretics/sympathomimetics (may raise glucose and reduce control)

How to store Voglus 0.2

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ARETAEUS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor