Voglad-0.3-M

Composition: Voglibose-0.3 Mg + Metformin 500 mg (SR)                   

Pack: 10x10’s

Description: Voglad-0.3-M belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It assists control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs.  

What is Voglibose in Voglad-0.3-M for?

Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of complex sugar into simple sugar such as glucose. This prevents the blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels after meals.

What Voglibose does in Voglad-0.3-M do exactly?

They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective. 

What is Metformin n Voglad-0.3-M for?

Metformin is a biguanide which lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from intestines and increases the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Common side effects of Voglad-0.3-M:

Common side effects are low blood sugar, upset stomach or diarrhea, and nausea.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.

What precautions should I take when taking Voglad-0.2?

If you have an allergy to Voglibose or any other part of this drug, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have a sulfa (sulfonamide) allergy, talk with your doctor.  

When do I need to seek medical help?

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug, these include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection, these include a fever of 100.5°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.

Can I take Voglad-0.2 with other medicines?

 Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Are there any food restrictions

Avoid Alcohol

How do I store Voglad-0.2?

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children, medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

Pregnancy Category

Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.