ACARBOZ 50 TABLET is used to manage non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (diabetes mellitus type 2) when a restricted diet alone or restricted diet in combination with other sugar lowering drugs do not work well enough. It contains
Acarbose
which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-diabetic agents. Acarbose helps in slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates (sugars) which lower down the abnormally high blood sugar levels which rises after each meal.
Along with ACARBOZ 50 TABLET your doctor might advise you to do some lifestyle changes and cut down your sugar intake by restricting the diet. Prior to the management your doctor may take up several blood tests to better assess your condition. Before taking ACARBOZ 50 TABLET tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (inflammation or ulceration in the bowel), severe liver disease (liver cirrhosis), diabetic ketoacidosis, an intestine disease (unable to digest the food properly), obstruction in intestines, or have a large hernia.
ACARBOZ 50 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). The most common side effects are flatulence, growling stomach, abdominal cramps, or a feeling of fullness. Avoid taking household sugar (cane sugar) with ACARBOZ 50 TABLET as it may worsen the side effects. Consult with your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
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