Minerva 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Miglitol (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Minerva 50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, controlling high blood sugar levels in your body after each meal.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Minerva 50mg Tablet should be taken just before a meal or along with the first mouthful of food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. The dose may be increased gradually. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Minerva 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minerva 50mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Minerva 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Minerva 50mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Interacting Medicines
Amiloride Atenolol Beclometasone Betamethasone
How it works
Minerva 50mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.
Quick Tips
Minerva 50mg 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.
