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Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD

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Product introduction

Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels in your body after each meal. It is used when other similar medicines along with a restricted diet, are unable to control abnormally high blood sugar levels.

Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It should be taken just before meals as it lowers the post-meal blood sugar levels. This prevents the long-term complications of diabetes mellitus. Use of Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD along with a proper diet and exercise results in better blood sugar control. Initially, it may cause side effects such as stomach pain, bloating, and gas, but these get better with time.

Uses of Metlibose Tablet MD

Benefits of Metlibose Tablet MD

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps to slow down the breaking down of food in our intestine to simple glucose (sugar), thereby decreasing the rise in blood glucose levels after meals. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs.
Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Side effects of Metlibose Tablet MD

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 Metlibose

  • Skin rash
  • Flatulence
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

How to use Metlibose Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD 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 Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD.
  • Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Valiolamine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

Patient concerns

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Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing 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 YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a 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 like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET
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Diabetes mellitus type 2 required only ayurvedic medicine
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Go for allopathic medicine
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FAQs

Does Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD cause weight loss?

There is evidence that normal doses of Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD do not cause significant weight loss. However, very high doses of this medicine can affect the absorption of food, thereby causing weight loss. Do not take this medication for weight loss as it is not approved for the treatment of obesity. Do consult your doctor before starting this medication.

How should you take Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD?

Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD is usually prescribed to be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD may be given along with a controlled diet. However, in case Metlibose 0.3mg Tablet MD does not work alone, it may be given along with a proper diet and other antidiabetic medicines. Your doctor may further increase your doses if the given doses do not provide sufficient control over the blood sugar levels. Do not take this medication by yourself and consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Related lab tests
  • Glucose - Fasting Blood
  • Glucose - Postprandial Blood
  • Glycosylated Hemoglobin

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    References

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    2. CiplaMed.Voglibose [Product Index]. [Last reviewed: Aug. 2015]. [Accessed 21 Sept. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
    3. Pattanaik SR, Shah P, Baker A, et al. Implications of Postprandial Hyperglycaemia and Role of Voglibose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2018;12(4):OE08-OE12. [Accessed 21 Sept. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
    4. Dabhi AS, Bhatt NR, Shah MJ. Voglibose: An alpha glucosidase inhibitor. J Clin Diagn Res. 2013;7(12):3023-3027. [Accessed 21 Sept. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
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    6. Voglibose [Package Insert]. Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Biocon. [Accessed 07 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:External Link

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