Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR

Explore detailed information about Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR, a medication containing Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.3mg) from the trusted Samson Laboratories Pvt Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 100
Packing: 10.0 tablet sr in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.3mg)
Brand: Samson Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Description

Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs
It is a combination of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR should be taken with food
Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit
Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled
If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs
Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor
Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, taste change, loss of appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea, and skin rash
However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own
If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor
Your doctor might suggest ways of dealing with your side effects or treating them if they are bothersome.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease
It may not be suitable
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Driving:	SAFE: Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.^However, patients should be alerted to the risk of hypoglycemia when it is used in combination with other antidiabetic agents such as sulfonylureas, insulin, and repaglinide.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	ANTI DIABETIC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels
It helps to slow down the breaking down of food in our intestine to simple glucose (sugar), thereby decreasing the rise in blood glucose levels after meals
It also helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes
If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs
Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease
Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life
You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Provog M 500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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