Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

Glipicontin 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.Glipicontin 5mg Tablet may be used by itself or along with other medicines. It should be taken on an empty stomach. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working.Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effects of taking this medicine include hypoglycemia, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, nervousness, tremor, and flatulence. Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

- Alcohol : None

No interaction found/established

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Melboost 5mg Solution during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Melboost 5mg Solution during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : None

No interaction found/established

- Kidney : None

No interaction found/established

- Liver : None

No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Melboost 5mg Solution, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

bottle of 5 ml

Chemical Class :: Amino acid derivatives
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: DERMA
Action Class :: Re-pigmentation agent-Vitiligo

Vitiligo

Store below 30°C

Q. How do you use a Melboost 5mg Solution?
Use Melboost 5mg Solution exactly as directed by your doctor. Read the instructions carefully before using. Clean and dry the affected area thoroughly and then apply the lotion as a very thin film. For best results, apply it about 2 hours before retiring at night. Do not touch the treated patches for about an hour. Next morning, expose the patches to bright sunlight for 10-15 minutes. If it is not possible to expose to sunlight, you can use ultraviolet lamps.

Q. How does Melboost 5mg Solution work?
Melboost 5mg Solution increases the growth of cells that make pigment (melanocytes). It increases melanocytes in the area of patches (hypopigmented area). It also helps the melanocytes to migrate to the affected area, thus restoring skin complexion.

Q. How safe is Melboost 5mg Solution?
Melboost 5mg Solution is quite safe if used as prescribed. No side effects or contraindications have been reported so far. If you experience any side effects after applying the lotion, consult your doctor immediately.

Q. How long do I need to use Melboost 5mg Solution?
The duration of treatment depends on the response to treatment. The response is faster in children or if used in recently developed patches. Normally, re-pigmentation can be seen on the borders or inside the white patch (as dots of pigment) in 3 to 6 months depending on the age of the white patch. In the majority of patients, full re-pigmentation may take a year.

Q. Can childhood vitiligo go away?
There is still no remedy which cures vitiligo 100%. Sometimes the patches may disappear on their own. But generally, the patches may get repigmented, but never get cured completely.

Q. What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease of the skin that causes white patches on the skin due to loss of normal skin pigment called melanin. It occurs when the cells that give your skin its color are destroyed. These patches can also affect the eyes, mouth and nose. It runs in families and usually starts before the age of 40 years.

Dry skin
Skin irritation
Burning sensation