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K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Information

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet are Weakness, Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetic Ketoacidosis are examples of such conditions.

Besides this, K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

K Met Duo Benefits & Uses
K Met Duo Dosage & How to Take
K Met Duo Side Effects
K Met Duo Related Warnings
K Met Duo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo
K Met Duo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

K Met Duo 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 K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking K Met Duo. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

K Met Duo can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

K Met Duo can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of K Met Duo rarely affect the heart.

Mild

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet

Is this K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.

No

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Does K Met Duo cause weight loss?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, K Met Duo does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by a patient who is taking this medicine. However, if you experience weight loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason.

Question about 5 years ago

Is K Met Duo safe to use?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, K Met Duo 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 K Met Duo?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

K Met Duo 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 5 years ago

Does K Met Duo cause sleepiness?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, K Met Duo 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 almost 5 years ago

How long should I take K Met Duo?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

K Met Duo should be taken as long as needed or take it as directed by doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.