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When Should I Take My Tablets - Before Or After Meals?

HELLO DOCTOR,

I AM 37 YEARS OLD NOW & DIABETIC SINCE 4 YEARS. I AM TAKING GLYCOMET GP 3/850
& PPG.3 TWICE A DAY. I WANT TO KNOW WHETHER TO TAKE THE TABLETS BEFORE OR
AFTER MEALS AND IF IT IS BEFORE HOW MUCH MINUTES BEFORE TAKING MEALS.
KINDLY ANSWER MY QUERIES.
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Diabetologist,  's  Response
Hi, I had gone through your query and understand your concerns.

Glycomet 3/850 should be taken before food. After taking the tablet you should take food in between 20-30 minutes. should not delay more than 30 minutes.

PPG 0.3mg. tablet should be taken just before or along with first bite of food.

Hope this answers your query. Thank you.
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When Should I Take My Tablets - Before Or After Meals?

Hi, I had gone through your query and understand your concerns. Glycomet 3/850 should be taken before food. After taking the tablet you should take food in between 20-30 minutes. should not delay more than 30 minutes. PPG 0.3mg. tablet should be taken just before or along with first bite of food. Hope this answers your query. Thank you.