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Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains Repaglinide which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, stomach pain, common cold, diarrhoea, joint pain and back pain. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

REPAGLINIDE-0.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the category of medicines called 'anti-diabetic primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be only controlled by dieting and exercising. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Repaglinide', a meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken for better advice, and it can change timely depending upon your condition. In some cases, you may experience headache, stomach pain, a sign of a common cold, diarrhoea, joint pain and back pain. Most of these side effects of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You should not take Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, renal impairment, metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis (excess acids in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, are planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy).

Uses of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Directions for Use

• Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's can be taken before meals, anytime from 30 minutes prior to just before eating.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called “anti-diabetic” indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and is even not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's consists of Repaglinide belongs to a class of meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

How Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's Works

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Repaglinide', a meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.

Storage

Keep Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's out of the sight and reach of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

Take Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include hypoglycaemia (extreme weakness, sweating, blurred vision, trouble speaking, stomach pain, tremors, confusion, and seizure). If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis (in this condition, there is too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood). Inform your doctor if you take other antidiabetic drugs to adjust the dosage of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's accordingly. Do not abruptly stop taking Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's midway if the doctor did not advise you. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), hence it is advised to make healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercises.  Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise alternate medications to control your diabetic condition in such cases. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for people younger than 18 years or over 75 years of age.  Before you start taking Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, tell your doctor if you have serious heart disease or if you have had a stroke, low blood pressure (hypotension), and severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid alcohol intake while using Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's since it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.
  • Eat at regular intervals. Do not take the long gap between a meal or snack.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.
  • Invest in at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
  • Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods.
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You may use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil for frying.
  • Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You may adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga, or meditation to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

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No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is pregnancy category C drug. As the data around the use of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's in pregnant women is limited, the use of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's in pregnancy is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Your driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.

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Liver

Caution

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. However, Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. However, Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for severe kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's in children have not been established. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended in children.

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Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be only controlled by dieting and exercising.

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's contains Repaglinide that works by increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, and it is one of the side effects of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's. Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. It is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.

Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.

If a person is getting unusually thrust or passing urine frequently more than normal while taking Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, they should tell it to their doctor as it may be a sign that there is too much sugar in their blood and treatment needs to be adjusted. It may also because of dehydration as Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's can lead to loss of fluids. Increase intake of fluids, if even then you feel thirsty, please consult your doctor.

Your doctor may suggest you go for a regular test for sugar (glucose) in your blood or urine to monitor if diabetes has controlled or not.

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that means lifelong, so its treatment should also continue for the whole life, so keep taking Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's unless your doctor advises you to stop the medicine.

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, blood disorders, dehydration, alcohol use, foot ulcers, nerve damage, low blood pressure and severe infections. Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is contraindicated in patients with renal impairment and diabetic ketoacidosis.

If you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is pregnancy category C drug. As the data around the use of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's in pregnant women is limited, the use of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's in pregnancy is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.

Repaglinide begins working 30 minutes after it is taken.

Repaglinide is rapidly absorbed and has a half-life of less than 60 minutes.

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with the Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects. Also, alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's may be used as monotherapy (supplemental to exercise and diet control) or combined with other antihyperglycemic agents. However, it should only be taken if prescribed by the doctor.

No, you should not breastfeed while taking Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. Although it is unlikely to pass into breast milk significantly, it can cause low blood sugar in breastfed infants.

Taking clopidogrel and Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's together may cause a drop in blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia. If you are taking clopidogrel and need to take Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, let your doctor know; your healthcare provider may guide an alternative approach.

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's should be taken before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal.

Do not use this medicine if you are under 18 years of age.

No, it is a prescription medication and should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor.

Common side effects of Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's may include headache, stomach pain, a sign of a common cold, diarrhoea, joint pain, and back pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Do not take other medicines when you take Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's unless they have been discussed with your doctor. Limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with repaglinide.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's out of sight and reach of children.

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's contains Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, an antidiabetic drug in the class of medications known as meglitinides.

No, it is not recommended to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's should be continued even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Reepag 0.5 mg Tablet 10's abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy).

Diabetes mellitus 2, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels.

Your driving ability may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

42/44, Babu Genu Road, Shop No. 06, 2nd Floor, Om Shanti Co-op Housing Society, Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai-400002. (India)
Other Info - REE0134

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:49 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/repaglinide.html
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4630.pdf
  3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/020741s040lbl.pdf

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