PPG 0.2 Tablet
strip of 30.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Voglibose (0.2mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Abbott |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
PPG 0.2 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, helping to control high blood sugar levels in the body after each meal. PPG 0.2 Tablet should be taken just before a meal. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. Do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
PPG 0.2 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.
Does PPG 0.2 Tablet cause weight loss?
While some studies suggest that taking PPG 0.2 Tablet within normal dosages may not directly lead to significant weight loss, it's important to note that very high doses of this medication can potentially interfere with the digestion and absorption of food, which could result in unintended weight loss. It is crucial to remember that PPG 0.2 Tablet is not approved for treating obesity. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
How should you take PPG 0.2 Tablet?
PPG 0.2 Tablet is typically taken orally three times a day, directly before each meal. Combining this medication with a controlled diet plan can enhance its efficacy. However, if the initial dose proves insufficient for blood sugar control, your doctor might prescribe a combination of PPG 0.2 Tablet with additional antidiabetic drugs and dietary modifications to achieve optimal results. Do not self-medicate; always consult your doctor before starting any treatment regimen involving PPG 0.2 Tablet.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. PPG 0.2 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- PPG 0.2 Tablet 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 PPG 0.2 Tablet.
- PPG 0.2 Tablet 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.
- Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with PPG 0.2 Tablet.
Breastfeed
PPG 0.2 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
PPG 0.2 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.
