Vidol Tablet
Manufacturer
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vidol Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Vidol Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. It may prescribe alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor.
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. Vidol Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Vidol Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Quick Tips
Take Vidol Tablet at the same time every day Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Vidol Tablet affects you Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter
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Frequently asked questions
When should I take Vidol Tablet?
Vidol Tablet can be taken before, with or after meals. If prescribed to take once daily, take it in the morning. If twice daily is prescribed, take the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Does Vidol Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vidol Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), though it's less common than with other antidiabetic medications. However, the chance of experiencing hypoglycemia is higher when taking Vidol Tablet along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Vidol Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vidol Tablet does not cause weight gain and may even help decrease it. These medications often promote satiety (feeling of fullness) and delay gastric emptying, helping to reduce hunger and limit excess food intake.
Is Vidol Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Vidol Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin. However, both belong to the same class of medication and work by similarly lowering blood glucose levels.
