Voglikem-M 0.3 Tablet SR should be taken with food.
Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit.
Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change
from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood
sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well
or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without
consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you
at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs.
Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also
include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as
advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling
diabetes.
This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, taste
change, loss of appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea, and skin
rash. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. If
these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor. Your
doctor might suggest ways of dealing with your side effects or treating
them if they are bothersome.
You should not take it if you have
type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels
of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart
disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should
also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels
should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests
to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.