PPG 0.3 Tablet
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Product introduction
PPG 0.3 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels in your body after each meal. It is used when other similar medicines along with a restricted diet, are unable to control abnormally high blood sugar levels.
PPG 0.3 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It should be taken just before meals as it lowers the post-meal blood sugar levels. This prevents the long-term complications of diabetes mellitus. Use of PPG 0.3 Tablet along with a proper diet and exercise results in better blood sugar control. Initially, it may cause side effects such as stomach pain, bloating, and gas, but these get better with time.
PPG 0.3 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It should be taken just before meals as it lowers the post-meal blood sugar levels. This prevents the long-term complications of diabetes mellitus. Use of PPG 0.3 Tablet along with a proper diet and exercise results in better blood sugar control. Initially, it may cause side effects such as stomach pain, bloating, and gas, but these get better with time.
Uses of PPG Tablet
Benefits of PPG Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
PPG 0.3 Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps to slow down the breaking down of food in our intestine to simple glucose (sugar), thereby decreasing the rise in blood glucose levels after meals. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs.
PPG 0.3 Tablet will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
PPG 0.3 Tablet will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
Side effects of PPG Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of PPG
- Skin rash
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
How to use PPG Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. PPG 0.3 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with PPG 0.3 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
PPG 0.3 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
PPG 0.3 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
PPG 0.3 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
PPG 0.3 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of PPG 0.3 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
PPG 0.3 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of PPG 0.3 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- PPG 0.3 Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with PPG 0.3 Tablet.
- PPG 0.3 Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals.
- Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Valiolamine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking PPG 0.3 Tablet
Twice A Day
42%
Once A Day
37%
Thrice A Day
21%
What are you using PPG Tablet for?
Type 2 diabet*
100%
*Type 2 diabetes
How much was the improvement?
Average
53%
Excellent
27%
Poor
20%
What were the side-effects while using PPG 0.3 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take PPG Tablet?
With food
50%
Empty stomach
25%
With or witho*
25%
*With or without food
Please rate PPG 0.3 Tablet on price
Expensive
56%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
11%
FAQs
Does PPG 0.3 Tablet cause weight loss?
There is evidence that normal doses of PPG 0.3 Tablet do not cause significant weight loss. However, very high doses of this medicine can affect the absorption of food, thereby causing weight loss. Do not take this medication for weight loss as it is not approved for the treatment of obesity. Do consult your doctor before starting this medication.
How should you take PPG 0.3 Tablet?
PPG 0.3 Tablet is usually prescribed to be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. PPG 0.3 Tablet may be given along with a controlled diet. However, in case PPG 0.3 Tablet does not work alone, it may be given along with a proper diet and other antidiabetic medicines. Your doctor may further increase your doses if the given doses do not provide sufficient control over the blood sugar levels. Do not take this medication by yourself and consult your doctor before starting this medication.
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