Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a combination of two medicines that effectively control blood sugar levels, when a single medication is not effective. When used along with a proper diet and regular exercise, this medicine helps to prevent the long-term complications of diabetes mellitus. It may cause nausea and stomach pain as a side effect, which generally improve with time.

Uses of Voglicad M Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Voglicad M Tablet side effects

Common

Nausea
Taste change
Loss of appetite
Flatulence
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Skin rash

How to use Voglicad M 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. Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach.

How Voglicad M Tablet works

Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and voglibose. Metformin lowers the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Voglibose inhibits the intestinal enzymes that cause breakdown of complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

Voglicad M Tablet related warnings

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg 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

Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg 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

Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg 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.

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Expert Advice

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.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Voglicad M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Voglicad M

Hi Doctor I have Type 2 diabetes, at present i m taking istamet 50/1000 mg, kindly advise if my medicine can be stopped

Dr. Shikha Mishra

Dietician

Please consult doctor regarding this issue

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in January and I m taking medicine. Now it's under control. Can you suggest me a meal plan that I can go for to control my weight and diabetes. Thank you

Dr. Shikha Mishra

Dietician

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,egg, homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water.Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio or weights

I am surfing from type 2 diabetes age 39 taking glychek m 1/2 tab after meals now I am also suffering from loud sound gas problem what I do get rid of this

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetes Specialist

Avoid Gas forming foods e.g. beans, cabbage, onions, broccoli, sprouts, cauliflower, cucumbers, apples, raisins, bananas. Avoid Carbonated drinks, Cheese. Packed foods e.g. salad dressings, cereals , breads Use Spices e.g Cumins, Ajwain, Hing, Turmeric.

I'm taking isryl m-1 and piosys-15 for controlling my type-2 diabetes mellitus. Can i replace these two tablets from tribet-1 because my sugar levels are not in control and what will be its dosage??

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Diabetes Specialist

It will be decided after studying your complete medical history and past sugar level variations/medications. Otherwise will increase your sugar level again. So discuss with your doctor or visit our clinic directly. It is very important to see the patient

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