Introduction

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Uses of Volidus 0.3

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Volidus 0.3

Skin rash
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Volidus 0.3

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. Volidus 0.3 is to be taken with food.

How Volidus 0.3 works

Volidus 0.3 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.

What if you forget to take Volidus 0.3?

If you miss a dose of Volidus 0.3, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Volidus 0.3 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 Volidus 0.3.
Volidus 0.3 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.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Volidus 0.3.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Volidus 0.3 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 – Breastfeeding: Volidus 0.3 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Volidus 0.3 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Volidus 0.3 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Volidus 0.3 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Volidus 0.3 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.