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Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve glycaemic control in adults when diet and exercise alone or monotherapy is inadequate; helps control post-meal (postprandial) and fasting blood glucose

Voglibose inhibits intestinal alpha‑glucosidase enzymes, delaying digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and reducing post‑meal glucose spikes. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity, leading to better overall blood sugar control.

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually with meals. Voglibose works best when taken at the start of a main meal. Swallow whole (do not crush/chew if SR/ER). Follow diet and exercise advice and monitor blood glucose regularly.

Flatulence, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache

Prescription-only antidiabetic. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases if used with insulin or sulfonylureas (carry glucose). Metformin may rarely cause lactic acidosis—seek urgent care for rapid breathing, severe weakness, abdominal pain, drowsiness. Avoid/use with caution in kidney impairment; dose adjustment/monitoring required and generally avoid in severe renal disease. Use caution in liver disease, dehydration, severe infection, shock, heavy alcohol use. Temporarily stop metformin before/after iodinated contrast procedures and major surgery as advised by doctor. Long-term metformin may reduce vitamin B12—monitor if anaemia/neuropathy symptoms.

Insulin, sulfonylureas/meglitinides (hypoglycaemia risk), alcohol (lactic acidosis risk), iodinated contrast media (kidney injury/lactic acidosis risk), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors e.g. topiramate/acetazolamide (metabolic acidosis risk), cimetidine (increases metformin levels), diuretics/ACE inhibitors/NSAIDs (may affect kidney function), corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics (may raise glucose), beta-blockers (mask hypoglycaemia symptoms)

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.

Voglibose Metformin SR 0.3/500 tablets (various brands), Vobit-M 0.3 SR Tablet, Zoryl-MV 0.3 Tablet, Glycomet-V 0.3 SR Tablet, Vogli-M 0.3 SR Tablet