Zuvog 0.2 Tab

Composition

Voglibose (0.2mg)

Uses of Zuvog 0.2 Tab

Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus; helps control post-meal (postprandial) blood glucose levels, usually as an add-on to diet/exercise and/or other antidiabetic medicines.

• •Reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes
• •Improves overall glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes
• •Helps as add-on to diet and exercise
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• •May assist in long-term diabetes complication risk reduction by better control

How it works

Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that delays the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine. This reduces the rise in blood sugar after meals and helps improve overall glycaemic control.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Typically taken just before meals (or with the first bite of food) as prescribed by a doctor. Swallow with water; follow diet and exercise advice and monitor blood glucose regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Zuvog 0.2 Tab may include:

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