Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet

Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels in your body after each meal. It is used when other similar medicines along with a restricted diet, are unable to control abnormally high blood sugar levels. Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet should be taken just before a meal. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. Do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting 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 also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine. The most common side effects of Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet include flatulence (gas), stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine by itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). However, when used in combination with other diabetes medicines (especially insulin or sulphonylureas), it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Such episodes of hypoglycemia will have to be treated by taking plain glucose. Table sugar or common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you are taking this medicine. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Do not take this medicine if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (eg. ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Please tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).

• Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Posmeal -MD 0.3 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.

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. Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

• Skin rash
• Flatulence
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingSAFE

Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Posmeal -MD 0.3 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Valiolamine derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti diabetic

Action Class

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors