SALT COMPOSITION
Acarbose (50mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
 
Product introduction
Acarb 50mg Tablet is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It 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.
 
Acarb 50mg Tablet should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you need it to get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. The dose may be increased gradually. Please do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may rise, putting you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.

This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction, as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine are gastrointestinal discomfort and flatulence. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. Acarb 50mg Tablet alone does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). However, when used in combination with other diabetes medicines (especially insulin or sulphonylureas), it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Such episodes of hypoglycemia should be treated by taking plain glucose as common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you take this medicine.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver problems. Do not take this medicine if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (e.g., ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Please tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to ensure your safety. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
Uses of Acarb Tablet
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Acarb Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acarb
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Flatulence
How to use Acarb Tablet
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. Acarb 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Acarb Tablet works
Acarb 50mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Acarb 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acarb 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acarb 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Acarb 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acarb 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acarb 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Acarb 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Acarb 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acarb 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Acarb 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Acarb Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Acarb 50mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.