Votas 0.2 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Votas Information

Votas is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Votas. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Votas include Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Votas have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Votas are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Votas's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Votas has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Votas related warnings section.

Votas can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Votas in conditions like Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Votas contraindications section.

Additionally, Votas may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Votas, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Votas Benefits & Uses
Votas Dosage & How to Take
Votas Side Effects
Votas Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Votas with Other Drugs
Votas Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Votas
Votas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Votas Benefits & Uses

Votas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Votas 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: 0.3 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Votas Side Effects

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

Severe

Abnormal liver function

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Common

Rash
पेट की गैस
Diarrhoea

Votas Related Warnings

Is the use of Votas safe for pregnant women?

Votas shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Votas safe during breastfeeding?

Votas may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Votas on the Kidneys?

Votas has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Votas on the Liver?

Votas may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Votas on the Heart?

Votas has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Votas with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Insulin Regular

Aspirin

Atenolol

Selegiline

Fenofibrate

Mild

Warfarin

Thyroxine

Votas Contraindications

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

Digestive Disorders
Intestinal Obstruction
Allergy
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Frequently asked Questions about Votas

Is this Votas habit forming or addictive?

Votas is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Votas since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Votas is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Votas in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Votas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Votas

There is no information on the effects of taking Votas with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Votas

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Votas with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Votas

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Votas with gliclazide?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Votas can be taken with gliclazide. No harmful interactions are reported between them. However, It is best to consult your doctor if you are experiencing any unpleasant side effects.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Votas?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Votas is the brand name for voglibose. It is an oral antidiabetic drug that belongs to the class of medicine called alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It is used in single or combined with other drugs to treat diabetes.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Votas?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Take Votas as advised by your doctor. It can be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Votas cause sleepiness?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Yes, Votas can cause some sleep problems. The exact cause of sleep problems is still not clear. It is best to consult your doctor if you experience sleepiness after consuming medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Votas cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Votas can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with voglibose. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia. It is best to consult your doctor if you feel any unwanted effects.