Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet

Composition of Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet

Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet contains Voglibose (0.3mg). It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor + Biguanide class of medicines.

Uses of Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adjunct to diet and exercise) to improve post-meal and overall blood glucose control

Key benefits

• Reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes
• Improves overall glycaemic control
• Helps improve insulin sensitivity
• May aid weight neutrality compared with some antidiabetics

How Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet works

Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that delays digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, reducing post-meal blood sugar spikes. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity, helping the body use glucose more effectively.

How to take Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Usually taken with meals; voglibose-containing tablets are typically taken just before or with the first bite of food. Take as prescribed by the doctor; swallow with water and do not crush unless advised. If a dose is missed, take it with the next meal; do not double the 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

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

If you take too much

Taking more Volix M 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 Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet

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

• Flatulence
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• metallic taste
• headache

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 Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

For prescription use. Not recommended in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Use with caution in kidney disease, liver disease, elderly patients, dehydration, and conditions predisposing to hypoxia; metformin can rarely cause lactic acidosis (seek urgent care for rapid breathing, severe weakness, abdominal pain, or drowsiness). Voglibose may cause gastrointestinal side effects and should be used cautiously in patients with intestinal disorders (e.g., obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease). Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c; monitor renal function periodically. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases if used with insulin or sulfonylureas; carry glucose source and treat lows as advised.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, insulin, sulfonylureas (e.g., glimepiride), iodinated contrast media, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., topiramate, acetazolamide), cimetidine, diuretics, corticosteroids, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics

How to store Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Volix M 0.3 mg Tablet

Volix 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 Volix 0.3mg Tablet. Volix 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. Volix 0.3mg Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. Volix 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 Volix 0.3mg Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA 2

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor + Biguanide

Chemical class:

Aminocyclitols