GLUCOBAY (Acarbose) 100mg Tab 30's

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Acarbose

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

This medicine requires a doctor's prescription. It falls under 'Prescription Only Medicine (POM)'.

BENEFITS AND USES:

This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes (long-term condition in which the body gradually becomes resistant to the effects of insulin or the pancreas does not produce enough insulin). This medicine helps treat your diabetes by keeping your blood sugar under control. Acarbose is meant to be taken as part of a complete diabetes care programme that should include exercise, a healthy diet and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels.

DIRECTIONS:

Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor. Take this medicine at the start with the first mouthful of each main meal. Try to take it at the same time each day. The dose of this medicine will be decided by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on the treatment timeframe depending on your response and tolerance to the medication. Acarbose must be taken regularly for it to be effective. Continue taking this medicine even when you feel better. Do not stop taking it unless instructed by the doctor.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medication may cause the following side effects: - Diarrhoea - Nausea / Vomiting - Flatulence Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe.