Premeal 0.5 Strip Of 10 Tablets

Premeal Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition where your pancreas does not make enough insulin to control your blood sugar levels and your body is unable to efficiently use its own insulin.

This causes high blood sugar levels in your body, which can cause certain medical problems like heart diseases. Premeal Tablet contains repaglinide as the active substance. It works by reducing blood sugar levels and controlling type 2 diabetes.

Premeal Tablet should only be used in adults older than 18 years of age. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Before starting Premeal Tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Premeal Tablet include low blood sugar levels, nausea, dizziness, sweating, shaking and headache. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

You should never miss your dose of blood sugar medicines as it may lead to fluctuations in your blood sugar level. However, if you missed any dose of Premeal Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Premeal Tablet causes the pancreas to release insulin which lowers the blood sugar levels of the body.

Directions for Use

• Take Premeal Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, preferably at the same time every day.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Premeal Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of Premeal Tablet in pregnant women. This medicine should not be used in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Premeal Tablet while breastfeeding?

No information is available on if Premeal Tablet passes into human breast milk. This medicine should not be used by women who are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Premeal Tablet?

Premeal Tablet may have an effect on driving ability. If you experience symptoms like dizziness which may affect your ability to drive properly, then it is suggested to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Premeal Tablet?

No, alcohol should not be consumed with Premeal Tablet as it may cause an increase in the effect of this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are exposed to stress such as fever, trauma, infection or surgery.
• You are taking another medicine for treating diabetes called metformin.
• You have heart disease or had a recent heart attack.
• You are taking any other medicines for treating other health conditions.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to repaglinide or any other ingredient of Premeal Tablet.
• If you are taking a medicine called gemfibrozil for the treatment of abnormal/high levels of cholesterol. If you are not sure what this medicine is, please confirm with your doctor.
• If you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, a condition where your pancreas produces little or no insulin.
• If you have a serious complication of diabetes called diabetic ketoacidosis with/without very low blood sugar levels.
• If you have liver problems.

Side effects

• Low blood sugar levels
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Premeal Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• The use of Premeal Tablet with medicines for treating bacterial infections (clarithromycin), fungal infections (ketoconazole), iron overload (deferasirox), blood clots (clopidogrel), other medicines for treating diabetes (sitagliptin), Parkinson's disease (selegiline), high blood pressure (ramipril, propranolol), pain/fever (ibuprofen, aspirin), acromegaly (octreotide), hormone problems (testosterone) and medicines used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant (cyclosporine) may increase the effect of this medicine in the body.
• The use of Premeal Tablet with medicines for treating tuberculosis (rifampicin), birth control (Ethinyl estradiol), fits/seizures (phenobarbitone, carbamazepine), swelling (chlorthalidone), rheumatoid arthritis (prednisone), thyroid disorders (levothyroxine), endometriosis (danazol), low blood pressure (methoxamine) may reduce the effect of this medicine in the body.

Storage and disposal

• Store Premeal Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Premeal Tablet used for?

Premeal Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise.

Can Premeal Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of Premeal Tablet in pregnant women. Hence, this medicine should not be used in pregnancy.