ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET

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Composition FOR Alfabose 0.3mg Tablet

Voglibose(0.3mg)

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alcohol interaction for Alfabose Tablet

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lactation interaction for Alfabose Tablet

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ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET is to be taken empty stomach.
ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET should be taken just before the meal.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET.
UNSAFE
ALFABOSE 0.3 MG 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Alfabose 0.3mg Tablet

Voglibose(0.3mg)

Alfabose tablet uses

{med_name} 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 alfabose tablet works

ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET 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 alfabose tablet

Skin rash, Flatulence, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Alfabose Tablet

  • Voglibose 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 Voglibose.
  • Voglibose 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Alfabose 0.3mg Tablet

Voglibose

Q. Does ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET cause weight loss?
There is evidence that normal doses of ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET 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.
Q. How should you take ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET?
ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET is usually prescribed to be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET may be given along with a controlled diet. However, in case ALFABOSE 0.3 MG TABLET 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)