Indications

Diabetes Mellitus

Contraindication

Inflammatory bowel disease; GI obstruction or patients predisposed to it; conditions which may deteriorate as a result of increased gas formation eg, hernia; severe ketosis; diabetic coma or pre-coma; severe infection; hypersensitivity; pregnancy; lactation. Not to be used as monotherapy in IDDM.

Special Precautions

History of laparotomy or ileus. Roemheld's syndrome, stenosis, severe hepatic or renal impairment. Child <18 yr; elderly. Monitor LFT. Treat hypoglycaemic episodes with glucose (not with sucrose).

Side Effects

Flatulence; abdominal distension; diarrhoea; pain; skin reactions; hypoglycemia; increased LFT.

Drug Interactions

May enhance effects of other antidiabetics including insulin.

Route of Administration

Oral

Dosage

As directed by the physician