Diabose 25mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Diabose 25mg Tablet

Acarbose(25mg)

food interaction for Diabose Tablet

alcohol interaction for Diabose Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Diabose Tablet

lactation interaction for Diabose Tablet

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Diabose 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Diabose 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Diabose 25mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Diabose 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Diabose 25mg Tablet

Acarbose(25mg)

Diabose tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How diabose tablet works

Diabose 25mg 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.

Common side effects of diabose tablet

Gastrointestinal discomfort, Flatulence

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Expert advice FOR Diabose Tablet

  • Acarbose is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
  • You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Acarbose.
  • Acarbose lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals.
  • Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should improve with time.
  • In addition to your regular doctor visit, you might also need regular check-ups at an eye clinic and a foot clinic.
  • Your doctor will also advise you to test for sugar in your blood using a home diabetes test kit regularly to check that your sugar level is being controlled.
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur if Acarbose is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or by delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.

Frequently asked questions FOR Diabose 25mg Tablet

Acarbose

Q. Does Diabose 25mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Although Diabose 25mg Tablet has a glucose-lowering effect, it does not cause hypoglycemia. However, blood sugar levels may fall into the hypoglycemic range when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor, who may modify your dose accordingly.
Q. Why does Diabose 25mg Tablet cause flatulence?
Diabose 25mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Diabose 25mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Diabose 25mg Tablet. However, it 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, contact your doctor immediately.
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Q. When should Diabose 25mg Tablet be taken?
Diabose 25mg Tablet should be taken with meals. It should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food.
Q. What if I forget to take Diabose 25mg Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Diabose 25mg Tablet, do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait for the scheduled dose and meal, and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take the dose twice to make up for your forgotten tablets.
Q. What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Diabose 25mg Tablet is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Diabose 25mg Tablet, it may cause a temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
Q. Who should not take Diabose 25mg Tablet?
Diabose 25mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of the intestine (e.g., Crohn’s disease). The use of Diabose 25mg Tablet should also be restricted in patients with intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients with a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Diabose 25mg Tablet. Along with that, Diabose 25mg Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Content on this page was last updated on 06 February, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)