🔹 Product Introduction:
Posmeal Met 0.3/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Voglibose and Metformin. It is prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients whose blood sugar levels are not adequately controlled by diet, exercise, or single-drug therapy. The combination works by lowering glucose production in the liver and slowing carbohydrate absorption from the intestines.
🔹 Uses:
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Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Helps manage postprandial blood glucose (PPBG) levels
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Used when monotherapy with Metformin is insufficient
🔹 Benefits:
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Helps maintain stable blood sugar levels throughout the day
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Reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications
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Improves insulin sensitivity
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Aids in glycemic control without causing major weight gain
🔹 Composition:
Each tablet contains:
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Voglibose 0.3 mg – an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
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Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg – a biguanide class antidiabetic agent
🔹 Side Effects:
Common side effects may include:
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Nausea or vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Abdominal pain
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Flatulence
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Metallic taste
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Hypoglycemia (when used with other antidiabetics)
🔹 Safety Advice:
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Take with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects
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Do not skip meals to avoid hypoglycemia
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Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine
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Regularly monitor blood sugar levels
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Not recommended in patients with severe kidney or liver disease
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Use only under medical supervision if pregnant or breastfeeding
