Starlix 120 mg ( Nateglinide)

Product Information:

Starlix 120 mg contains nateglinide, an oral antidiabetic medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
It belongs to the meglitinide class, which works by stimulating insulin release from the pancreas, especially after meals, to help control post-meal blood sugar levels.
It is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes other diabetes medications.

How to Take

• Take by mouth with water

• Take just before meals (typically 1–30 minutes prior)

• Usually taken before each main meal

• Skip the dose if you skip a meal

• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or chew

• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly

Dosage:

Dosage is individualized based on blood sugar levels.

Typical guidance:

• Starting dose: 120 mg before each main meal

• Can be adjusted by the doctor depending on blood sugar

• Maximum daily dose: usually 360 mg (120 mg × 3 meals)

Warnings:

Tell your doctor if you have:

• Liver or kidney problems

• History of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

• Heart disease

• Allergies to nateglinide or similar medicines

Side Effects:

Common:

• Low blood sugar (sweating, dizziness, shakiness)

• Headache

• Nausea

• Stomach upset

Serious:

• Severe hypoglycemia

• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)

• Unusual tiredness

• Vision changes