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How to Take Tolbutamide and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose range is 0.5 to 3 grams daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with diabetes, severe burn and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Tolbutamide

This medication is an antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Tolbutamide

India :

Rastinone (500mg) | Rastinon | Tolbutamide | Rastinone

International :

Diabinese, Orinase, Tolinase, Apo-Tolbutamide, Artosin, Diaval, Mobenol, Novo-Butamide, Rastinon

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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