M.R.P.: Rs.88.00
What is GLUCAR 25MG?
- GLUCAR 25MG contains Acarbose which belongs to a group of medicines called 'alpha glucosidase inhibitors' which are used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes
- GLUCAR 25MG works by controlling your blood sugar levels. This is achieved by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates (complex sugars) in your food into simpler sugars and therefore reduces the high blood sugar levels which can occur after each meal
What GLUCAR 25MG is used for?
- GLUCAR 25MG can be used to treat diabetes when a restricted diet alone or in combination with other sugar-lowering medicines does not work well enough
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Talk to your doctor before taking GLUCAR 25MG, If you
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to acarbose or any of the other ingredients in the tablets
- are suffering from inflammation or ulceration of the bowel e.g. ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
- have or are susceptible to an obstruction in your intestines (gut)
- have trouble in digesting or absorbing food properly due to a problem with your gut
- have liver or kidney disease
- Do not take GLUCAR 25MG Tablets if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are breast-feeding
- If you think you may have become pregnant whilst taking these tablets, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible
- GLUCAR 25MG Tablets are not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18 years
Tell your doctor, if you are already taking medicines such as
- insulin or certain medicines (e.g. glibenclamide or chlorpropamide) to control your blood sugar
- medicines to aid digestion containing digestive enzymes (e.g. amylase)
- neomycin an antibiotic used to treat infections
- cholestyramine used for the treatment of high cholesterol
- digoxin used for the treatment of heart failure
- Always take GLUCAR 25MG Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you
- It is important that you take your tablets at the start of a meal and not at any other time
- They should preferably be chewed with the first mouthful of food
- The usual starting dose is one 50 mg tablet taken three times a day with meals
If you take more GLUCAR 25MG Tablets
- If you take too many tablets, you should contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest casualty department
If you forget to take GLUCAR 25MG Tablets
- Do not take the missed dose or a double dose to make up for the one you missed. Do not take the tablets between meals
If you stop taking your GLUCAR 25MG Tablets
- Do not stop taking GLUCAR 25MG unless your doctor advised you to do so
Like all medicines, GLUCAR 25MG Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- swelling of the lips, face and tongue, difficulty in breathing, feeling faint, rash or itching (affecting the whole body)
- unusual bruising, nosebleeds or bleeding gums
- worsening of liver problems
- diarrhoea
- stomach pain
- flatulence
- nausea and vomiting (feeling and being sick)
- indigestion
- increase in liver enzymes
- swelling
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use GLUCAR 25MG Tablets after the expiry date
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Store at room temperature 15ºC to 25ºC
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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