Introduction About VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET is used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus along with diet and exercise to improve post-prandial blood glucose levels (when only diet and/or exercise or oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin preparation in addition to diet and/or exercise does not result in adequate glycemic control). It contains Voglibose which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-diabetics. It works by inhibiting the intestinal enzymes that are responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This manages the level of blood glucose from increasing very high immediately after meals.
Along management with VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results. VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having severe ketosis, severe infection, before and after an operation, or with serious trauma and gastrointestinal obstruction.
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients undergoing abdominal laparotomy for gallstone ileus or have roemheld’s syndrome, stenosis, liver, and kidney problems and in elderly patients. VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET is not recommended for use among pregnant, breastfeeding women, children, and adolescents. The most common side effects of taking VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET are soft stools or diarrhea, flatulence, bloating, abdominal pain or discomfort, abdominal fullness, and nausea. Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen.
Uses Of VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET
Used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus along with diet and exercise
How VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET Works
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET works by inhibiting the intestinal enzymes that are responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This manages the level of blood glucose from increasing very high immediately after meals.
How to use VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET
Take VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET as advised by your physician
For Tablet: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
For Mouth Dissolving Tablet: Let the tablet dissolve in your mouth. There is no need to chew or swallow it with water. It will typically dissolve within a few seconds to a minute.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
Continue to take the medicine for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results
Side Effects Of VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET
Common side effects of VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET:
soft stools or diarrhea
flatulence, abdominal pain or discomfort
Stop taking VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
signs of hypersensitivity reactions (severe skin rash with itching)
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Monitoring required
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Breastfeeding
Contraindicated
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may passes through breast milk.
Kidney
Use with Caution
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems.
Liver
Use with Caution
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with liver problems.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET if you are allergic to Voglibose or any ingredients of this medicine.
Use In Pediatrics
Consult your doctor
The safety of VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET in children has not been established.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Others
VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:
severe ketosis
severe infection, after and before an operation
serious trauma
gastrointestinal obstruction
Before taking VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET, inform your physician if you:
are undergoing abdominal laparotomy for gallstone ileus
have roemheld’s syndrome (cluster of cardiovascular symptoms stimulated by gastrointestinal changes)
have stenosis (condition in which there is an abnormal narrowing in a blood vessel or other tubular organ or structure such as foramina and canals)
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET, inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Antidiabetics (Ex. glipizide, tolbutamide, insulin) (used to manage diabetes)
Beta blockers (Ex. metoprolol, atenolol)
Keratolytics (Ex. salicylic acid)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (Ex. phenelzine, selegiline)
Anti-lipedmic agents (Ex. fenofibrate)
Sympathomimetics or adrenergic agonists (Ex. epinephrine)
Adrenocorticotropic hormones (Ex. adrenocorticotrophin)
Hormones (Ex. thyroxine)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of VOLIBO 0.3MG TABLET, consult your physician immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are low blood sugar levels, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.