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How to Take Miglitol and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Dec 19, 2022

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The initial recommended dose is 25 mg 3 times daily. It may be increased after four to eight weeks to 50-100mg three times daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (high blood glucose with the presence of ketones in the urine), inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal blockage, prolonged intestinal diseases and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Miglitol

This medication is an oral anti-diabetic drug (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor), prescribed for type 2 diabetes either alone or with other medications.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Miglitol

India :

Miglit (50 mg) | Glock (50 mg) | Mignar-MF (25mg/500mg) | Miglit (50mg) | Euglitol | Elitox | Euglitol (50mg) | Diamig | Diamig (25mg) | Misobit (50 mg)

International :

Glyset

Last Updated on Dec 19, 2022

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