INTRODUCTION ABOUT VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET

VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET is indicated as a second-line therapy for the management of type II diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and therapy with single agents does not result in adequate glycemic control.

It contains a combination of two medicines, namely metformin and voglibose which works together to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Metformin reduces sugar production in the liver and increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin, helping it use sugar more effectively. Voglibose slows down the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the gut, preventing a sudden rise in blood sugar levels after meals.

Take VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Taking this medicine after meals helps to avoid stomach upset. Do not stop using VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET without talking to your doctor. Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to understand your existing kidney condition.

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET as it could aggravate your existing disease condition and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.

VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children (aged less than 18 years) due to lack of safety and effectiveness. It should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above).

The most common side effects of taking VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET

• To manage type II diabetes mellitus (as second-line of therapy) when diet, exercise and therapy with single agents does not result in adequate glycemic control

HOW VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET WORKS

[GBNKYWORD] helps to control blood sugar levels, where metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose released into the blood by the liver and voglibose acts by reversibly inhibiting the activity of various carbohydrate digestive enzymes (Ex. sucrose, maltose, zomaltase, etc.) in the gut, thus leading to delayed digestion and absorption of glucose into the blood stream.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET as advised by your physician.
• It can be taken with or without meals. However, taking this medicine with meals help reduce gastrointestinal discomfort
• Swallow this medicine whole with a glass of water, and do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
• Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Otherwise, your blood sugar will rise again.

SIDE EFFECTS OF VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET

Like all medications, this medicine may cause side effects, although they do not occur in everyone.

Common Side Effects of VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain or loss of appetite
• heart burn
• change in taste
• general weakness
• headache
• dizziness

Stop taking VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• symptoms of lactic acidosis (such as vomiting, stomach pain, decreased heartbeat, difficulty in breathing, muscle cramps, general weakness with severe tiredness or reduced body temperature)
• hepatitis (inflammation of liver with tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, with or without yellowing of skin or eyes)
• signs of low blood pressure (such as excessive hunger, headache, shaking, sweating, confusion, anxiety, fast heartbeat)

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• have lactic acidosis (lactic acid build up in the bloodstream) or ketoacidosis (ketone bodies accumulate in the blood)
• have ever had a diabetic pre-coma
• have severe dehydration (either due to vomiting, diarrhea or shock)
• have severe infection, before and after operation or with serious trauma
• have gastrointestinal obstruction (a block in intestines)
• are alcoholic

Before taking VOLIBO M 0.3MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• have an upcoming major surgery
• are scheduled for X-ray or scan using iodination contrast agents
• have a history of laparotomy or ileus (surgery in abdomen)
• have any chronic intestinal disease (accompanied by disturbed digestion and absorption)
• have aggravating symptoms due to increased generation of intestinal gas (stenosis, large intestine ulcer, severe hernia, roemheld syndrome)
• have vitamin B12 deficiency
• are malnourished
• have problems in pituitary or adrenal glands

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