Product Description

Acarbose 25 mg Tablet is used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals by delaying carbohydrate absorption. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors and is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications, diet, and exercise. It is not for type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes.

Uses

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as an adjunct to diet, exercise, and other antidiabetic drugs for glycemic control).

How it works

Acarbose 25 mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine that inhibits intestinal enzymes (alpha-glucosidases) responsible for breaking down complex sugars into glucose. This slows carbohydrate digestion and absorption, preventing sharp rises in blood glucose levels after meals.

Benefits

Acarbose helps lower blood glucose levels in the body, improving postprandial control and reducing HbA1c. Effective management may help reduce the risk of serious diabetes complications, such as kidney damage (nephropathy), nerve problems (neuropathy), eye damage (retinopathy), and diabetic foot ulcers or amputation. Benefits depend on proper use and lifestyle—consult your doctor for personalized results.

How to use

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 25 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

• Common: Flatulence (gas), abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, diarrhea.

• Rare but serious: Severe abdominal pain, jaundice (liver issues), allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing). Contact a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.

Safety Advice

• Avoid consuming alcohol with Acarbose 25 mg Tablet, as it may lead to high or low blood sugar levels.

• Not recommended if you have severe kidney impairment, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, or are pregnant/breastfeeding (consult your doctor).

• Inform your doctor about other medications (e.g., digoxin, insulin) to avoid interactions.

• Monitor blood sugar levels regularly and report any unusual symptoms.

• Use caution if you have liver disease or are elderly.

Storage Conditions

Store at a temperature below 86°F (30 °C). Protect from light and moisture.

FAQs

What are the recommended storage conditions for Acarbose 25 mg  Tablet?

Acarbose 25 mg Tablet should always be stored according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Always make sure to keep Acarbose 25 mg  Tablet in a clean and dry place away from the reach of children.

How and when to take Acarbose 25 mg  Tablet?

Acarbose 25 mg Tablet should be consumed in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow this medicine as a whole and do not chew, crush, or break it. Acarbose 25 mg  Tablet should always be taken with food.

Will Acarbose 25 mg Tablet be more effective if taken more than prescribed?

Acarbose 25 mg Tablet will not be more effective if overused. This medicine should always be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.