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Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas and helps regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. It provides better post-meal blood sugar control and reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications by maintaining stable glucose levels.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

REPAGLINIDE-0.5MG+VOGLIBOSE-0.2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet

Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It mainly helps control the rise in blood sugar that occurs after meals. Your doctor may prescribe this combination when diet, exercise, or treatment with a single diabetes medicine does not provide enough blood sugar control.

Take Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet exactly as prescribed, usually shortly before your main meals. If you skip a meal, skip the dose for that meal to reduce the risk of low blood sugar. Following a balanced diet, staying physically active, and checking your blood sugar as advised are also important parts of managing diabetes.

Some people may experience low blood sugar, gas, bloating, diarrhoea, or stomach discomfort. Consult your doctor right away if you develop severe or persistent stomach pain, repeated vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or symptoms of severe low blood sugar, such as confusion, extreme dizziness, seizures, or loss of consciousness.

Before starting Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet , tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, digestive or bowel conditions, or a history of frequent low blood sugar. Do not take this medicine if you have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Your doctor will review your health and current medicines to determine whether this treatment is suitable for you.

Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet may interact with alcohol and certain medicines, including other diabetes medicines. These interactions may affect your blood sugar levels or increase the risk of side effects. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, or an older adult, consult your doctor before starting treatment.

Uses of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet

Your doctor may prescribe Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet to manage the following condition: 

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet helps lower high blood sugar levels, specifically targeting and controlling the sharp sugar spikes that happen immediately after meals.

Key Benefits

When used alongside a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and other parts of your diabetes care plan, Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet helps control post-meal blood sugar levels. The main benefits are:

  • Controls blood sugar after meals: Helps reduce sharp rises in blood sugar after eating.
  • Provides complementary blood sugar control: Combines two medicines that work in different ways to manage post-meal blood sugar levels.
  • Supports long-term diabetes management: Keeping blood sugar within the recommended range may help reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications affecting the nerves, kidneys, eyes, and other parts of the body.
  • Supports steadier blood sugar levels: Better control of post-meal blood sugar may help reduce symptoms related to high blood sugar, such as increased thirst, frequent urination, and tiredness.
Side effects of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.

Directions for Use

  • Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet should be taken at least 30 minutes before a meal.
  • It is usually taken once daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Swallow Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet Works

Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet contains voglibose and repaglinide, which work in different but complementary ways to control the rise in blood sugar after meals. Voglibose works in the intestine by blocking enzymes called alpha-glucosidases. These enzymes help break down complex carbohydrates from food into simple sugars. By slowing this process, voglibose delays the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream and helps reduce a rapid rise in blood sugar after eating. Repaglinide works by helping the pancreas release insulin around mealtimes. Insulin helps move sugar from the blood into the body’s cells, where it can be used for energy. Together, voglibose and repaglinide help control post-meal blood sugar levels.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Limit alcohol while taking this medication because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar and a high ketone level.

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether the Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

You may experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity requiring alertness or clear vision until you can safely perform such activities.

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Liver

Caution

Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver impairment/disorder.

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Kidney

Caution

Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending on your renal function. Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet is not recommended in severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is therefore important if you're taking Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet . Please consult the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet in children have not been established. Please consult the doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding this.

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Heart

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before taking Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet . Your doctor will prescribe it only if the potential benefits outweigh the possible risks.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. If you have any concerns about the usage of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet in geriatrics, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet

Taking too much of this medicine can cause severe low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia). If you suspect an overdose and experience symptoms like confusion, severe shakiness, sweating, or fainting, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat your meals at regular, consistent times every day to help this medicine work safely and prevent sudden drops in blood sugar.
    Always carry a fast-acting sugar source with you, such as fruit juice, raisins, glucose tablets, or hard candy, to treat sudden low blood sugar.
  • Incorporate regular, moderate physical activity like walking into your daily routine, as exercise helps your body use blood sugar more effectively.
  • Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly as advised by your doctor to track how well your treatment is working.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet to start to work: Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet shows its action within 15 to 30 minutes of administration.

The time for which the effects of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet last: Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet effect lasts for 4 to 6 hours.

What if you forget to take Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet

If you remember your missed dose right before your meal, take it then. If you have already finished your meal, skip the missed dose and take your next dose before your next scheduled meal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet tablets at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C, in a dry place.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not skip meals: Take Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet shortly before a meal. If you skip a meal, skip the dose for that meal to reduce the risk of low blood sugar.
  • Know the signs of low blood sugar: Watch for sweating, shakiness, hunger, dizziness, weakness, or confusion. Make sure people close to you know these signs and how to help in an emergency.
  • Carry a quick source of sugar: Keep glucose tablets, glucose gel, fruit juice, or hard candy with you in case your blood sugar drops too low.
  • Monitor your blood sugar: Check your blood sugar as advised and keep a record of your readings to share with your doctor during follow-up visits.
  • Check the packaging: Make sure the blister strip is intact and check the expiry date before use. Do not take tablets that are expired or look different from usual.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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The following medicines may interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and require closer monitoring or dose adjustments:

  • Other diabetes medicines: Insulin and medicines such as sulfonylureas may increase the risk of low blood sugar when taken with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet . Metformin may be used as part of a diabetes treatment plan, but your doctor will decide whether the combination is suitable for you.
  • Beta-blockers: Medicines such as propranolol or metoprolol may make some warning signs of low blood sugar, such as a fast heartbeat, less noticeable.
  • Certain pain relievers: Some medicines, including aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, may affect blood sugar control or increase the risk of low blood sugar. Use them only as advised by your doctor.
  • Steroids, diuretics, and thyroid medicines: These medicines may raise blood sugar levels and reduce the blood-sugar-lowering effect of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet . Your doctor may monitor your blood sugar more closely.
Voglibose + MetforminGatifloxacin
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Voglibose + MetforminIomeprol
Critical

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Voglibose + MetforminGatifloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of gatifloxacin with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) and, less commonly, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar level).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and gatifloxacin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Voglibose + MetforminIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol with Metformin can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between metformin and iomeprol, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Voglibose + MetforminIopromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of iopromide with metformin can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between metformin and iopromide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Voglibose + MetforminIodamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and iodamide can increase the risk and severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and iodamide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Voglibose + MetforminIodixanol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of iodixanol with metformin can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between metformin with iodixanol, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Voglibose + MetforminIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of iopamidol with metformin can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between metformin and iopamidol, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Voglibose + MetforminMetrizamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and metrizamide together can cause the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and metrizamide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Voglibose + MetforminTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and topiramate may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (excessive lactic acid production in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and topiramate, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience weakness, muscle pain fatigue, less desire to eat, slow or irregular heartbeat, breathing difficulty, or chills, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medication without a doctor's advice.
Voglibose + MetforminMethazolamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet with methazolamide may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (excessive lactic acid production in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and methazolamide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience weakness, muscle pain, fatigue, less desire to eat, slow or irregular heartbeat, breathing difficulty, or chills, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
Voglibose + MetforminAcetazolamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet with acetazolamide may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (excessive lactic acid production in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet and acetazolamide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience weakness, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness, chest pain or discomfort, fatigue, or abdominal pain , contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Certain drinks may affect blood sugar control during treatment.

  • Alcohol: Alcohol may increase the risk of low blood sugar or make blood sugar levels more difficult to control. Limit or avoid alcohol as advised by your doctor.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet is primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes. It prevents the rise of blood sugar levels after a meal.
Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet is composed of two medicines, namely Repaglinide and voglibose. Repaglinide increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin into the body, and helps regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Voglibose helps control the amount of glucose (sugars) in the blood by inhibiting the intestinal enzyme (alpha-glucosidase) and delaying the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine. Altogether, they prevent blood sugar from rising very high after meals.
If you have symptoms like increased hunger, thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections, contact the doctor, as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.
No. Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet is only prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet should be avoided in patients allergic to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. Make sure to inform your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will prescribe Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please do not stop taking Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own, as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet .
Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.
Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet is composed of two medicines, namely Repaglinide and voglibose.
The dose of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet depends on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. Your doctor will determine the best dose for you.
Common side effects of Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet may include hypoglycaemia, allergy, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and nausea. These side effects may occur in some individuals but not everyone. Most side effects are temporary and don't require medical attention, but consult your doctor if they persist.
Before starting Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet , discuss your medical history, allergies, current medications, and concerns with your physician.
No. If you skip a meal, skip the dose for that meal. Taking Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet without eating may increase the risk of low blood sugar. Follow your doctor’s advice if your meal schedule changes frequently.
Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet is taken shortly before meals to help control the rise in blood sugar after eating. Your blood sugar readings may begin to improve after starting treatment, but the response varies between individuals. Your doctor may also check your HbA1c, usually about every 3 months, to assess long-term blood sugar control.
If you feel shaky, sweaty, hungry, dizzy, weak, or confused, check your blood sugar if possible and take a fast-acting source of sugar, such as glucose tablets, glucose gel, or fruit juice. Check your blood sugar again after 15 minutes and repeat treatment if it remains low. Seek urgent medical help if you have seizures, lose consciousness, or cannot safely eat or drink.
Alcohol can make blood sugar levels more difficult to control and may increase the risk of low blood sugar. Limit or avoid alcohol during treatment, particularly if you have liver problems or frequently experience low blood sugar.
Repaglinide may cause modest weight gain in some people. Following your recommended diet, staying physically active, and monitoring your weight may help manage weight changes. Inform your doctor if you experience rapid or significant weight gain.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems before taking Volibo R 0.2/0.5 Tablet . Your doctor will assess your kidney function, blood sugar levels, other medicines, and overall health to determine whether this treatment is suitable for you.

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