Drug information on Glucobay (100mg) (Acarbose) from BAYER (INDIA) LTD

Medical Condition(s) for which Glucobay (100mg) may be prescribed

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Type 2 diabetes in a dose of 25 to 100 mg three times a day

Tablet to take by mouth, just before the first bite of each meal.

• Known allergy to acarbose
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Severe liver disease
• Intestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease
• Severe kidney disease

• Use with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Avoid alcohol intake as it leads to low blood sugar level.

• Charcoal and digestive enzymes may decrease the effect of acarbose when taken together.

Store it at room temperature in a tight container. Protect from moisture.