Premeal 0.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is usually prescribed along with other diabetes medicines to achieve adequate blood sugar control. It also prevents serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should take it as advised by your doctor.
Take Premeal 0.5mg Tablet regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of this medicine is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). You can carry sugar or glucose candy to control low blood sugar levels. Other common side effects that may be seen while taking this medicine include abdominal pain, inflammation of sinus, joint pain, back pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are taking. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should take it as advised by your doctor.
Take Premeal 0.5mg Tablet regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of this medicine is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). You can carry sugar or glucose candy to control low blood sugar levels. Other common side effects that may be seen while taking this medicine include abdominal pain, inflammation of sinus, joint pain, back pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are taking. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Uses of Premeal Tablet
Side effects of Premeal Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Premeal
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Back pain
- Joint pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Headache
- Sinus inflammation
How to use Premeal Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Premeal 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Premeal Tablet works
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Premeal 0.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet 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
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Premeal 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Premeal 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Premeal 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Premeal 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Premeal Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Premeal 0.5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- For best results, take Premeal 0.5mg Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Premeal 0.5mg Tablet
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Premeal 0.5mg Tablet affects you.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Premeal 0.5mg Tablet results in fast and effective control of high blood sugar following meals.
- For best results, take Premeal 0.5mg Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.
- If you miss a meal, skip your dose to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Premeal 0.5mg Tablet
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Premeal 0.5mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Meglitinide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Meglitinides (Insulin Secretagogues)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Premeal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause serious drop in blood sugar levels. Gemfibrozil may raise blood levels of Repaglinide.
Do not consume Repaglinide with Gemfibrozil.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Elderly, malnourished, diabetic individuals and those with kidney and heart dysfunction are at higher risk.
If conc
Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may cause low blood sugar levels. Abiraterone Acetate may raise blood levels of Repaglinide.
Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly during the simultaneous use
Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Premeal 0.5mg Tablet
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Twice A Day
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Once A Day
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FAQs
How long does Premeal 0.5mg Tablet take to start working?
Premeal 0.5mg Tablet starts working 30 minutes after it has been taken. After you take Premeal 0.5mg Tablet, the insulin levels increase causing a decrease in the blood sugar levels. The effect usually lasts for 4 hours.
Can I take alcohol while I am taking Premeal 0.5mg Tablet?
No, you should avoid alcohol while taking Premeal 0.5mg Tablet since alcohol interferes with the working of Premeal 0.5mg Tablet. You may experience signs and symptoms of low blood sugar levels which include weakness, shakiness, cold sweat, cool pale skin, rapid heartbeat, tremors, extreme hunger, dizziness, headache, and anxiety.
Can Premeal 0.5mg Tablet be taken with other antidiabetic drugs?
Yes, it can be taken with other antidiabetic drugs but according to your doctor’s advice. But since all these drugs lower blood sugar levels, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended.
Can I continue to breastfeed while taking Premeal 0.5mg Tablet?
No, you should not breastfeed your baby because if Premeal 0.5mg Tablet passes in breast milk, your baby may experience low blood sugar levels which is harmful to your baby. Ask your doctor for advice.
Do I need to stop clopidogrel if I am taking Premeal 0.5mg Tablet?
You should inform your doctor and take his advice. If you cannot avoid using clopidogrel with Premeal 0.5mg Tablet, take 0.5 mg Premeal 0.5mg Tablet before each meal. The total daily dose should not be more than 4 mg. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently.
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
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Expires on or after: December, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Premeal 0.5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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