Dilitus 3300mcg
Tablet
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dilitus 3. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Dilitus 3 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Dilitus 3 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 Dilitus 3 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Dilitus 3 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dilitus 3 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Dilitus 3 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Dilitus 3 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 wh... View More
Uses of Dilitus 3
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Dilitus 3
- Skin rash
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
How to use Dilitus 3
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. Dilitus 3 is to be taken w... View More
How Dilitus 3 works
Dilitus 3 is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. T... View More
What if you forget to take Dilitus 3?
If you miss a dose of Dilitus 3, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Dilitus 3 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 Dilitus 3.
- Dilitus 3 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.
Indication
Diabetes mellitus
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take just before meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Diabetes mellitus Adult: 200-300 mcg tid. Elderly: Initiate at lower doses.
Contraindication
Inflammatory bowel disease; GI obstruction or patients predisposed to it; conditions which may deteriorate as a result of increased gas formation eg, he... View More
Mode of Action
Voligbose has general properties similar to acarbose and selectively inhibits α-glucosidase in the enteric canal, delaying the digestion and absorption ... View More
Precaution
History of laparotomy or ileus. Roemheld's syndrome, stenosis, severe hepatic or renal impairment. Child <18 yr; elderly. Monitor LFT. Treat hypoglycaem... View More
Side Effect
Flatulence; abdominal distension; diarrhoea; pain; skin reactions; hypoglycemia; increased LFT. Potentially Fatal: Hepatotoxicity.
Interaction
May enhance effects of other antidiabetics including insulin.
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