Product Description

LAFORMIN GV contains Glimepiride 1 mg, Metformin 500 mg, and Voglibose 0.2 mg. It is an oral antidiabetic combination medicine used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels through different mechanisms.

🔹 Key Uses

Used for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Helps control high blood sugar levels
Helps reduce blood glucose after meals
May be prescribed when treatment with individual diabetes medicines does not provide adequate blood sugar control

🔹 Composition

Glimepiride 1 mg
Metformin 500 mg
Voglibose 0.2 mg

🔹 How It Works

Glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. Metformin reduces glucose production by the liver and improves insulin sensitivity. Voglibose slows the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, helping reduce the rise in blood sugar after meals.

🔹 Key Benefits

Helps control blood glucose levels
Supports better insulin activity
Reduces excessive glucose production by the liver
Helps control post-meal blood sugar spikes
Combines three antidiabetic mechanisms in one tablet

🔹 Dosage and Administration

Take LAFORMIN GV exactly as prescribed by the doctor. It is generally taken with or around meals according to medical advice. Swallow the tablet with water and do not change the dose without consulting the doctor.

🔹 Possible Side Effects

Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach discomfort
Abdominal pain
Gas or bloating
Loss of appetite
Headache
Low blood sugar, especially due to glimepiride

🔹 Precautions and Warnings

Use only under medical supervision.
Monitor blood glucose levels regularly.
Be aware of symptoms of low blood sugar such as sweating, dizziness, shakiness, hunger, weakness, or confusion.
Kidney and liver function may need regular monitoring.
Inform the doctor about kidney disease, liver disease, heart problems, or excessive alcohol consumption.
Take care to avoid skipping meals while using glimepiride.
Inform the doctor about all other medicines being taken.
Do not stop or change the medicine without medical advice.