Voglibose

Diabetes medicine (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Voglibose is a diabetes medicine (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor) found in 1 medicine sold in India, such as Glycomet Trio 2/0.3. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

What it is used for

Slows sugar absorption from meals to reduce sugar spikes.

How it works

An alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that slows the breakdown of starch in the gut, reducing the rise in sugar after meals.

How to take it

Usually 0.2 to 0.3 mg three times a day, just before each meal.

Common side effects

  • Wind
  • Bloating
  • Loose stools

Get medical help straight away if

  • Severe stomach pain or swelling
  • If low sugar happens with other medicines, treat with glucose, not table sugar

Be careful

Can cause gas and bloating; take just before meals.

Other medicines and interactions

With sulfonylureas or insulin, treat lows with glucose (dextrose), because ordinary sugar is absorbed slowly.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Combination medicines that contain Voglibose (1)

Glycomet Trio 2/0.3

Common questions

What is Voglibose used for?

Slows sugar absorption from meals to reduce sugar spikes.

How does Voglibose work?

An alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that slows the breakdown of starch in the gut, reducing the rise in sugar after meals.

How should I take Voglibose?

Usually 0.2 to 0.3 mg three times a day, just before each meal.

What are the side effects of Voglibose?

Common: Wind, bloating, loose stools. Get help straight away for: Severe stomach pain or swelling, if low sugar happens with other medicines, treat with glucose, not table sugar.

Does Voglibose interact with other medicines?

With sulfonylureas or insulin, treat lows with glucose (dextrose), because ordinary sugar is absorbed slowly.

Is Voglibose safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Does Voglibose need a prescription in India?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Which brands contain Voglibose?

Glycomet Trio 2/0.3.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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