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GLUCOTAG 25 MG Tablet 10’s
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Introduction About GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET
GLUCOTAG 25 MG 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.
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How GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET Works
GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET helps in lowering down the abnormally high blood sugar levels by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates. It acts on the intestinal walls and pancreas and stops the action and absorption of certain enzymes (alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidases). By managing this activity GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET reduces postprandial (after meals) blood glucose and insulin levels.
How to use GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET
- Take GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET as advised by your physician
- Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
- Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
Side Effects Of GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET
Common side effects of GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET:
- flatulence, stomach pain or abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, indigestion
- growling in stomach, feeling of fullness
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Information related to the use of GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET in pregnancy is limited. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor
It is not known if GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET is present in breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET is not likely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Kidney
Use with Caution
GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney disease. Â
Liver
Contraindicated
GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET is generally not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET if you are allergic to Acarbose or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Use In Pediatrics
Contraindicated
GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age).
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Others
GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (inflammation or ulceration of intestine)
- have intestinal obstruction
- have digestion and absorption issues
- have large hernia
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
- Charcoal
- Digestive enzymes (Ex. amylase and lipase)
- Antibiotic (Ex. neomycin)
- Anti-lipidemic agents (Ex. cholestyramine)
- Cardiac glycosides (Ex. digoxin)
- Antidiabetics (Ex. sulphonylureas, metformin, or insulin)
- Antacids (Ex. sodium bicarbonate)
B. Drug-Food Interactions:
Avoid taking household sugars or foods containing it with GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET as it may worsen the side effects.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of GLUCOTAG 25 MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Synopsis
| Drug | :Â Â | Acarbose |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Glucosidase Inhibitors |
| Therapeutic Indication | :  | Type II Diabetes mellitus      |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Tablet |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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