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Miglitol
INFORMATION ABOUT MIGLITOL
Miglitol Uses
Miglitol is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How Miglitol works
Miglitol is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.
Common side effects of Miglitol
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
Flatulence, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea
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Written By
Dr. Swati Mishra
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
08 Nov 2024 | 06:27 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Miglitol
- Miglitol lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken 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.
- Miglitol is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- Miglitol lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken 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.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Miglitol.
Frequently asked questions for Miglitol
Yes, Miglitol is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Miglitol belongs to the class of anti-diabetic drugs called alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme known as ?-glucoside hydrolase and thus delays glucose absorption from intestine, thereby reducing the excessive rise in blood sugar level after a meal.