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 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?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Votas. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Votas on the Kidneys?

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

No, you will not get addicted to Votas.

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

Votas does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Votas should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Information about the interaction of Votas and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Votas

Question over 4 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 over 4 years ago

Does Votas cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Votas itself does not cause alopecia ( hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Votas, type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Question over 4 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Votas safe to use?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Votas is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 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.