Voglicad 0.2mg Tablet

Short Description

Voglicad 0.2mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, helping to control high blood sugar levels in the body after each meal.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Voglicad 0.2mg Tablet should be taken just before a meal. 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. Do not stop taking it suddenly 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.

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. Voglicad 0.2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

Flatulence (gas) Stomach pain Loss of appetite Constipation Diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Voglicad 0.2mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Voglicad 0.2mg 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

Voglicad 0.2mg 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 Attenolol Beclometasone Betamethasone

Voglicad 0.2mg 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.

Take Voglicad 0.2mg Tablet together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. Take it before meals to lower post-meal blood sugar levels. Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time. Continue to exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Take your other diabetes medicines along with Voglicad 0.2mg Tablet.