Balila Capsule
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Product introduction
Balila Capsule is used in the management of hypoglycemia. It is used to manage hypoglycemia in patients with specific medical conditions such as inoperable islet cell adenoma or carcinoma, adenomatosis, and islet cell hyperplasia. It works by inhibiting the relesase of insulin from the pancreas.
Balila Capsule may be taken with or without food. The dose will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take it regularly and at the same time each day for maximum benefits. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, it may worsen your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine are sodium and fluid retention. Patients may also experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and palpitation. If you experience any of this side effect that does not go away or get worse, consult with your doctor.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose level regularly while on this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.
Balila Capsule may be taken with or without food. The dose will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take it regularly and at the same time each day for maximum benefits. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, it may worsen your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine are sodium and fluid retention. Patients may also experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and palpitation. If you experience any of this side effect that does not go away or get worse, consult with your doctor.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose level regularly while on this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.
Uses of Balila Capsule
- Managing Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Benefits of Balila Capsule
In Managing Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Balila Capsule is used to manage low blood sugar levels, called hypoglycemia. This medicine helps to regulate the blood sugar and restores the condition of the patient to normal. However, Balila Capsule should not be used to treat low blood sugar from poor nutrition/diet (functional hypoglycemia).The effect of this medicine begins within an hour and generally lasts no more than eight hours in the presence of normal kidney (renal) function.
Low blood sugar levels can also be dangerous. Avoid missing a meal, do not exercise too much, and eat enough food to prevent very low blood sugar levels. This will ensure that you do not go into a state of severe hypoglycemia and improves your quality of life.
Low blood sugar levels can also be dangerous. Avoid missing a meal, do not exercise too much, and eat enough food to prevent very low blood sugar levels. This will ensure that you do not go into a state of severe hypoglycemia and improves your quality of life.
How to use Balila Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Balila Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Balila Capsule works
Balila Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called thiazides. It works by preventing insulin release from the pancreas, helping to return the blood sugar to normal levels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Balila Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Balila Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Balila Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Balila Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Balila Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Balila Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Balila Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Balila Capsule is used to treat a long-term condition called chronic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).
- Before taking Balila Capsule, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney problem, or gout (pain and swelling in the toe joints).
- Keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you otherwise. Treatment with Balila Capsule is usually long-term.
- Nausea usually only lasts for the first couple of weeks of treatment. Stick to a simple, well-balanced diet of non-spicy foods.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thiadiazines derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
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- Diazoxide [FDA Label]. North Wales, PA: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; 2015. [Accessed 27 Aug. 2020]. (online) Available from:
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Name: Jolly Healthcare
Address: D-50, Basement, Shanti Path, Jawahar Nagar,Jaipur, Rajasthan, India(302004)
Country of origin: India
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