Miglitol is generally used in treatment of the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is generally used in treatment of addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
Side effects
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Flatulence
Skin rash
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Miglitol, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Miglitol is to be taken with food.
How it works
Miglitol is an anti-diabetic medicine that improves the condition by slowing down the absorption of glucose in the intestines and slowing the digestion. This helps prevent blood glucose from shooting up after every meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Miglitol safe? Yes, Miglitol is safe if it used as prescribed by the doctor.
Q. How does Miglitol work? Miglitol belongs to the class of anti-diabetic drugs called alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme known as ?-glucoside hydrolase and thus delays glucose absorption from intestine, thereby reducing the excessive rise in blood sugar level after a meal.
Expert Advice
Miglitol is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoids long-term complications.You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Miglitol.Miglitol lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels, and therefore should be taken just before meals.Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhoea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.
Product Details
SKU: PC-24611 Product Description: Misobit 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by Lupin Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.