Glucobay – Acarbose Tablets

Glucobay 50 mg & 100 mg acarbose tablets description:

Glucobay 50 mg & 100 mg acarbose tablets is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Acarbose 100 mg helps lower blood sugar levels after meals. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. This medicine is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications.

It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.

Uses Of Acarbose Tablets 25 mg:

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Dosage Of Acarbose Tablets 50 mg:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acarbose 50 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Storage:

Store Acarbose tablets at room temperature (25°C) in a tightly closed container, away from moisture and heat.
Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Side Effects Of Acarbose Tablets:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Common side effects includes Gastrointestinal discomfort, Flatulence

FAQs:

Does Acarbose Tablet 50 mg cause hypoglycemia?
It does not cause hypoglycemia by itself though it has a glucose-lowering effect. However, a fall of blood sugar levels in the hypoglycemic range may occur when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor who may modify your dose accordingly.

Why does Acarbose 50 Tablet cause flatulence?
It blocks the digestion of carbohydrates which causes the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of the accumulated carbohydrates causes intestinal gas, leading to flatulence and abdominal pain.

Can Acarbose 100 mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect. However, this does not affect everybody. Any food containing carbohydrates, such as household sugar (cane sugar) can cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or becomes severe, then contact your doctor immediately.

When should it be taken?
Take this medication with your meals and should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food. The initial dose is generally twice daily. The dose is then gradually increased to thrice daily.