Epalrest-M Tablet

Epalrest-M Tablet may be taken with or without food, but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and increased liver enzymes. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

• Diabetic nerve pain

• Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. 
• Adherence to antidiabetic therapy can delay the onset of or prevent diabetic nerve disease.
• Inform your doctor if you have:
  
  • Cut or sore on your feet that is infectious or not healing
  • Burning or tingling sensation in arm or feet that hamper your routine activities
  • Trouble in digestion, urination, or sexual functioning
  • Dizziness
• To prevent diabetic nerve pain, wear proper footwear and examine your feet every day to detect lesions early.
• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.