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Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet

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Storage
Store below 30°C

Introduction of Control VG Tablet

Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is a combination of two medicines that effectively control blood sugar levels, when a single medication is not effective. It should be used along with proper diet and regular exercise for best results. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine as it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).

Side effects of Control VG Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Control VG

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation

How to use Control VG Tablet

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. Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Control VG Tablet works

Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

Control VG Tablet

  • Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
  • It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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sugar fasting is 160 nd random is 228. taking glimipride 3mg + metformin 1000mg. but sugar is not coming in control. plz suggest diet to control sugar
Sunaina Khetarpal
Dietetics/Nutrition
Hi PATIENT for a proper diet chart n alk along with medication
I take advog .3mg tablet daily morning and night. Sugar level 120-190, please advice. I take advog .3mg tablet daily morning and night. Sugar level 120-190,please advice.
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at Gurugram, shiv puri mor Old railway Road, near Haris Bakery, PNL HEALTH CARE CLINIC (Advanced diabetic clinic)
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FAQs

Control VG Tablet

Q. What is Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet?

Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Voglibose. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves the blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Glimepiride lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor which lowers the postprandial (after meals) glucose levels in the body. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of Type 1 DM.

Q. What are the possible side effects of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet?

The use of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, diarrhea, altered taste, flatulence, stomach pain, headache, skin rash and respiratory tract infection.

Q. Are there any specific conditions in which Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet should not be taken?

The use of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine is also avoided in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease and in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulcerations and underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.

Q. Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet?

No, it is not safe to take Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet along with alcohol. It may lower your low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.

Q. Can the use of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?

Yes, the use of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with it. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Always keep glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Control VG 3mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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