Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Repaglinide (0.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Icon Life Sciences |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Lunch ON 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. Lunch ON 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 Lunch ON 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.
Lunch ON 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.
What is the onset of action for Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet?
Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet begins to take effect within 30 minutes after it has been taken, leading to an increase in insulin levels and a subsequent decrease in blood sugar levels. The effects typically last for approximately 4 hours.
Can I consume alcohol while taking Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet?
It is recommended that you avoid consuming alcohol while taking Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet, as it may interfere with the medication's effectiveness and lead to symptoms of low blood sugar levels, including weakness, shakiness, cold sweat, cool pale skin, rapid heartbeat, tremors, extreme hunger, dizziness, headache, and anxiety.
Can I take Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet in combination with other antidiabetic medications?
Yes, it is possible to take Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet in conjunction with other antidiabetic medications, but it is essential to follow your doctor's advice and regularly monitor your blood sugar levels due to the potential for increased hypoglycemia.
Is breastfeeding safe while taking Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet?
It is not recommended that you breastfeed while taking Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet, as the medication may pass into the breast milk and potentially cause low blood sugar levels in your baby, which could be harmful. Consult with your doctor for guidance.
Do I need to adjust my clopidogrel dosage if I am taking Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet?
You should consult with your doctor regarding any potential interactions between clopidogrel and Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet. If you must take both medications, it is advised that you take 0.5 mg of Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet before each meal, with a maximum daily dose of 4 mg. Regular blood sugar level monitoring is also essential.
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. Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- For best results, take Lunch ON 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 Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Lunch ON 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.
- 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.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lunch ON 0.5mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Lunch ON 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.
Pregnancy
Lunch ON 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.
