Prandial 0.2 Md

Composition of Prandial 0.2 Md

Prandial 0.2 Md contains Voglibose (0.2mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.

Uses of Prandial 0.2 Md

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet is used in managing type 2 diabetes by helping to control post-meal blood sugar spikes. This can lead to better overall glucose management and reduce the risk of long-term complications such as heart disease
• kidney damage
• and nerve problems. Improved blood sugar stability can also improve daily energy and support a healthier lifestyle.

How Prandial 0.2 Md works

Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.

How to take Prandial 0.2 Md

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Prandial 0.2 Md

Most side effects of Prandial are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Prandial 0.2 Md

Warnings and precautions

If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. If a low-sugar episode happens while on an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor such as voglibose or acarbose, use glucose — ordinary sugar and sweets work more slowly. Tell your doctor about any new swelling of the ankles, breathlessness or sudden weight gain.

Do not take Prandial if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.

Interactions with other medicines

Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.

How to store Prandial 0.2 Md

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Prandial 0.2 Md

Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet. Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals. Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time. Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals. Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Prandial 0.2 MD Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC

Drug class:

Oral anti-diabetic

Chemical class:

Aminocyclitols