INTRODUCTION ABOUT VOLIBO 0.3 TABLET

VOLIBO 0.3 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 0.3 TABLET follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results. VOLIBO 0.3 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 0.3 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 0.3 TABLET is not recommended for use among pregnant, breastfeeding women, children, and adolescents. The most common side effects of taking VOLIBO 0.3 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 0.3 TABLET

• Used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus along with diet and exercise

HOW VOLIBO 0.3 TABLET WORKS

VOLIBO 0.3 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take VOLIBO 0.3 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 0.3 TABLET

Common side effects of VOLIBO 0.3 TABLET:

• soft stools or diarrhea
• flatulence, abdominal pain or discomfort

Stop taking VOLIBO 0.3 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

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking VOLIBO 0.3 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 0.3 TABLET, consult your physician immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are low blood sugar levels, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.

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