Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Premeal MF is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Premeal MF works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Premeal MF helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Premeal MF is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Premeal MF treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Premeal MF induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst. 

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Premeal MF is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Premeal MF type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.