Voglitab 0.3 Tablet
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Voglibose (0.3mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Voglitab 0.3 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
Voglitab 0.3 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.
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. Voglitab 0.3 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Voglitab 0.3 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
Voglitab 0.3 Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Voglitab 0.3 Tablet. Voglitab 0.3 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.