Prandin
This product is formulated for type 2 diabetes mellitus intended to mitigate glucose swings and support long-term metabolic control.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Repaglinide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5 · 1 · 2mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Prandin vary by country.
Prandin details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- NovoNorm
- Therapeutic class
- Meglitinide Antidiabetic
- Pharmacological class
- Meglitinide
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to repaglinide; type 1 diabetes mellitus; diabetic ketoacidosis
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for hypoglycaemia; take immediately before meals
- Minor side effects
- hypoglycaemia; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Novo Nordisk
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in the original container.
- Drug interactions
- Gemfibrozil; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended under 18 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Should not be used. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This product is formulated for type 2 diabetes mellitus intended to mitigate glucose swings and support long-term metabolic control.
Mechanism of action
Repaglinide stimulates insulin release from the pancreas by closing ATP-dependent potassium channels in the membrane of pancreatic beta cells, which depolarizes the cell and opens calcium channels.
What you will receive
Prandin is the originator brand name, made by Novo Nordisk. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novo Nordisk and do not ship the original Prandin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Repaglinide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Prandin
Prandin is a medication containing repaglinide, used to assist in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This active ingredient is also known by the brand name Novonorm. The treatment is available as an oral tablet in strengths of 0.5mg, 1mg, and 2mg.
Buying Prandin online
Prandin is registered across 14 markets, with distribution established in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, as well as the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. For expats and individuals located far from a reliable pharmacy, ordering this medication online provides a reliable option for consistent access. Generic repaglinide often provides a more affordable alternative to the original brand, which is why this remains one of our most ordered treatments across the region.