Tol-Tab (Oral)
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Tol-Tab (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Tol-Tab (Oral)
Tol-Tab (Oral) Medication Classification
TOLBUTAMIDE (By mouth)
Tol-Tab (Oral) Brandname
Tol-Tab
Tol-Tab (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Tolbutamide (tole-BYOO-ta-mide) Treats diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes). Belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas.
When To Not Use Tol-Tab (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to tolbutamide or other sulfonylurea drugs such as Tolinase®, chlorpropamide, or Glucotrol®. You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
How Should You Use Tol-Tab (Oral)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper Tol-Tab (Oral) Storage
Store Tol-Tab (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Tol-Tab (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Tol-Tab (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
- While using this medicine, avoid taking aspirin or cough and cold medicines.
- Tolbutamide interacts with many medicines. Before you start taking tolbutamide, make sure your doctor knows of all other medicines you are taking.
Tol-Tab (Oral) Warnings
- Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding or if you have liver, kidney, or heart disease, G-6-PD deficiency, or a thyroid disorder.
- To control your diabetes, follow the diet that your doctor orders and take this medicine on a regular schedule.
- You may have low blood sugar while you are taking tolbutamide, especially if you miss a meal, exercise for a long time, or drink alcohol. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, feeling very hungry, fast heartbeat, drowsiness, confusion, headache that won't go away, chills, or vomiting.
- Ask your doctor what you should do in case you have low blood sugar. You will need to control it quickly.
- Make sure your doctor knows you are taking this medicine before you have any kind of surgery.
- This medicine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid sunlamps or tanning beds.
Tol-Tab (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Unexplained fever, chills or sore throat
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Yellowing of skin or eyes
- Dark colored urine or light colored stools
- Severe skin rash or hives If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Mild nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity of skin to sunlight
- Skin rash or itching
