Miglitol Benefits & Uses

Miglitol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Miglitol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase to 50 mg 3 times daily, if needed further dose increased 100 mg TID
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase to 50 mg 3 times daily, if needed further dose increased 100 mg TID

Miglitol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Miglitol is used -

Mild

Skin Rash
पेट की गैस
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea

Miglitol Related Warnings

Is the use of Miglitol safe for pregnant women?

Miglitol has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Miglitol safe during breastfeeding?

Miglitol has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Miglitol on the Kidneys?

Miglitol can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Miglitol on the Liver?

Miglitol is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Miglitol on the Heart?

Miglitol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Miglitol with Other Drugs

Miglitol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Pancreatin

Metoprolol,Hydrochlorothiazide

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Ciprofloxacin

Mild

Propranolol

Protamine

Miglitol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Miglitol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Miglitol

Is this Miglitol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Miglitol has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Miglitol as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Miglitol only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Miglitol is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Miglitol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Miglitol

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Miglitol with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Miglitol

Taking Miglitol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe