Voglitab MD 0.2 Tablet

How to use Voglitab MD 0.2 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Voglitab MD 0.2 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Voglitab MD 0.2 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It inhibits an enzyme that helps in conversion of carbohydrates to glucose. This slows down carbohydrate digestion/absorption thereby preventing increase in blood glucose after meals.

Expert Advice

• Voglitab MD 0.2 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 MD 0.2 Tablet.
• Voglitab MD 0.2 Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken just 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which class of drug does Voglitab belong to?

Voglitab belongs to the class of drug known as an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor which prevents carbohydrate digestion.

Q. Can I use Voglitab for weight loss?

No, Voglitab is not approved for weight loss. It can cause weight loss on prolonged use. Weight loss occurs because it inhibits carbohydrate digestion and delays gastric emptying. It is mainly used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with postprandial hyperglycemia.