Elitox

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.

Elitox Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Elitox are Flatulence, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea.

How Elitox Products work

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.

In Depth Information for Elitox Products

Elitox 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.
Elitox is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
Elitox 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 Elitox.

Patient Concerns about Elitox Products

Frequently asked questions about Elitox Products

Q. Is Elitox 25mg Tablet safe?

Yes, Elitox 25mg Tablet is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. How does Elitox 25mg Tablet work?

Elitox 25mg Tablet 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.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 25th Nov 2025.
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