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Prandial M is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Prandial M have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Prandial M. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Prandial M are Weakness, Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Prandial M side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Prandial M are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Prandial M's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Prandial M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Prandial M related warnings section.
Prandial M is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetic Ketoacidosis as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Prandial M with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Prandial M, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Prandial M is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prandial M is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Prandial M safe for pregnant women?
Prandial M shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Prandial M safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Prandial M. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Prandial M on the Kidneys?
Prandial M may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prandial M on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Prandial M. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Prandial M on the Heart?
Prandial M has very mild side effects on the heart.
Prandial M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prandial M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prandial M habit forming or addictive?
Prandial M does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Prandial M, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Prandial M can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Prandial M only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Prandial M for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prandial M
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Prandial M together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prandial M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Prandial M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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References
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