Diabecon is a herbal medication which is useful in patients with non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes and can be used as either monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines. It can also be used in patients with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes as an additional therapy along with other medicines.
Active Ingredient
Guggul, Shilajeet, Meshashringi.
Description
Diabecon is used for patients suffering from non-insulin dependent diabetes, produced by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare - focused on producing and developing safe, natural and innovative remedies that help people live better and healthier.
Diabecon increases the peripheral utilization of glucose. Diabecon increases the hepatic and muscle glycogen content. Diabecon promotes b-cell repair/regeneration and increases the C-peptide level.
As it has antioxidant properties, Diabecon protects the b-cells from oxidative stress. Diabecon exerts an insulin-like action. By reducing the glycated hemoglobin level, normalizing the microalbuminuria and modulating the lipid profile, Diabecon minimizes the long-term diabetic complications.
It is useful in patients with non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes and can be used as either monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines. It can also be used in patients with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes as an additional therapy along with other medicines.
Dosage
Diabecon is available in capsules which are taken by mouth.
Monotherapy: 2 tabs bid before food in newly detected type 2 diabetes; Adjuvant therapy: 1 tab bid before food as an adjuvant to other oral antidiabetics or insulin. The dosage may be titrated depending on the patient's response.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.
Missing a dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Overdose
If you overdose Diabecon and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) away from moisture, light and heat. Keep this medicine in the original bottle. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.
