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Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains Metformin and Acarbose, which work by reducing the amount of blood sugar released in the bloodstream by the liver and slowing down the action of intestinal enzymes responsible for the digestion of complex sugars/glucose. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

ACARBOSE-50MG+METFORMIN-500MG

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet

Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to manage high blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Its main medical purpose is to help control post-meal blood sugar spikes and keep baseline glucose levels stable. This medicine is prescribed when diet and exercise alone are not enough to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

To get the best results, you must take Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet consistently with your first bite of each main meal, as this allows the active ingredients to work directly on the carbohydrates you eat. Taking this medicine at the correct times is essential for its effectiveness. Additionally, adopting a balanced, low-sugar diet and engaging in regular physical exercise will significantly enhance the medicine's ability to lower your HbA1c.

Many people taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet experience mild digestive side effects, such as bloating, gas, or mild diarrhoea, which often improve as your body adjusts. However, you should contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, persistent vomiting, or signs of liver damage.

Do not take this if you have severe kidney failure, inflammatory bowel disease, or severe intestinal ulcers. Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have any history of liver issues, kidney disease, or digestive problems.

Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet can interact with certain other medicines, such as water tablets, thyroid drugs, or other blood sugar medications, which may affect how well it works. Limit or avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as alcohol increases the risk of a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or an older adult, talk to your doctor to see if this treatment is right for you.

Uses of Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet helps lower blood sugar levels by slowing down the digestion of complex sugars and increasing your body's sensitivity to insulin, keeping your overall diabetes under control.
     

Key Benefits

When taken as prescribed, this medicine offers several important benefits, including:

  • Improved Blood Sugar Control: It helps maintain blood glucose levels within the recommended range by supporting better control of sugar levels throughout the day.
  • Reduced Energy Fluctuations After Meals: By helping prevent sudden increases and drops in blood sugar, it supports more stable energy levels and may help reduce fatigue associated with poor glucose control.
  • Support for Long-Term Diabetes Management: Regular use of it helps improve overall blood sugar management, which is important for reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications affecting the nerves, kidneys, and eyes.
  • Better Daily Well-Being and Health Protection: By promoting more consistent glucose control, it supports improved daily functioning and contributes to long-term health maintenance.
     

Directions for Use

To get the maximum benefit from Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet, follow these step-by-step instructions carefully:

  • Take the tablet orally with your first bite of a main meal. Do not take it on an empty stomach before eating, as it needs to mix with your food to work properly.
  • Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If your product contains an extended-release metformin formulation, swallow the tablet whole and do not crush or break it. Follow the instructions provided with your specific brand.
  • Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may start with a lower dose and recommend gradually increasing the dose levels to minimise stomach upset.
     

How Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet Works

Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet combines two active mechanisms to manage blood sugar from different angles. The first component, acarbose, acts directly in your digestive tract. It slows down the enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars, delaying glucose absorption into your bloodstream and smoothing out post-meal sugar spikes. The second component, metformin, works primarily on your cells and liver. It reduces the amount of glucose your liver produces and releases into your system. It also improves your body's natural sensitivity to insulin, helping your muscles absorb and use glucose more efficiently. Together, these actions keep your blood sugar levels steady throughout the day and night.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You should avoid consuming alcohol with Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet as it may lead to high or low blood sugar levels.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a Category B pregnancy drug that is not recommended for pregnant women or given only under the strict guidance of the doctor, as there is no clinical data available on use in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Avoid nursing your baby while taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet as this medicine may pass in breast milk.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet does not affect your thinking or driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you are dealing with Liver diseases/conditions, as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet after the recommendation of a doctor, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dosing strength needs to be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

The use of Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe for children below 12 years.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your physician if you have any heart-related problems before taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before giving Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet

An overdose of Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet may cause unpleasant side effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Track your carbohydrates: Spread your complex carbohydrate intake evenly across your meals to help the medicine control your post-meal blood sugar levels efficiently.
  • Carry pure glucose: Always carry glucose tablets or gel. If your blood sugar drops too low, standard cane sugar or sweet drinks will not work quickly enough because Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet delays the digestion of cane sugar.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially if you experience mild diarrhoea, to prevent dehydration.
  • Engage in regular physical activity: Incorporate at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, like brisk walking, most days of the week, to help your muscles utilise insulin better.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet to start to work: The time required for Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.

The time for which the effects of Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet last: The duration of action for Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet

If you miss a dose of Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

•Store Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet tablets at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C. •Keep the tablets in their original packaging to protect them from light and moisture.

Drug Warnings

  • Treat hypoglycemia correctly: Because acarbose slows the breakdown of sucrose and other complex carbohydrates, use pure glucose (dextrose) tablets, gel, or liquid glucose to treat low blood sugar symptoms. Avoid relying on regular sugar, sweets, or honey, as they may not raise blood glucose quickly enough.
  • Monitor kidney function: Have your kidney function checked through routine blood tests as advised by your doctor, especially before starting any new medications.
  • Contrast dye warning: If you need an X-ray or CT scan involving iodine contrast dye, tell your doctor. You may need to stop taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet temporarily to protect your kidneys.
  • Avoid excessive alcohol: Limit your alcohol intake, as heavy drinking increases the risk of lactic acidosis while taking this medicine.
  • Watch for dehydration: If you suffer from severe vomiting, diarrhoea, or high fever, contact your doctor as you may need to pause this medicine temporarily.
     

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Drug-Drug Interactions:

Inform your doctor if you are using any of the following products, as they may interact with Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet.

  • Diuretics and corticosteroids: May raise your blood sugar levels, reducing the effectiveness of your treatment.
  • Other blood-sugar-lowering medicines: Combining this medicine with insulin or sulfonylureas can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
  • Thyroid hormones and oral contraceptives: Can interfere with blood glucose control.


Drug-Food Interactions:

  • High-sugar foods: Eating simple sugars can lead to severe gas, bloating, and diarrhoea while taking this medicine.
  • Alcohol: Dramatically increases the risk of lactic acidosis and low blood sugar.


Drug-Disease Interactions:

Inform your doctor about your medical history before taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet, as it may worsen certain conditions or increase the risk of complications.

  • Severe kidney disease: Can cause the medicine to build up in your body, increasing the risk of lactic acidosis.
  • Liver impairment: Increases the risk of lactic acidosis and limits your body's ability to clear the medicine.
  • Chronic intestinal disorders: Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or severe ulcers can worsen due to increased gas production in the bowel.
     

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FAQs

Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet is used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Avoid taking digoxin with Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet, as it may lead to serious drug interaction. Consult your doctor if you need to take both medicines together, your doctor may adjust the dose appropriately to use safely.
Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet works by reducing the amount of blood sugar released in the bloodstream by the liver and slowing down the action of intestinal enzymes responsible for the digestion of complex sugars/glucose.
Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet is contraindicated in the condition of diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis, as it may lead to overload of acids or ketones in your blood, leading to severe life-threatening conditions, as the kidneys may not be able to remove it.
You should try to take small meals at regular intervals and should not skip your meals, as it can help Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet work more effectively by utilising glucose in the right manner. Fasting is dangerous for a diabetes patient taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet as it would lower the blood sugar level, leading to hypoglycemia.
No, a person should continue taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet as much as the doctor has prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. You should not stop discontinuing Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet suddenly, as it may worsen the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and increase the blood sugar level, leading to hyperglycemia.
You should limit or avoid alcohol while taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet. Alcohol can increase the risk of low blood sugar and raises the chances of developing a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. Talk to your doctor.
If you develop symptoms of low blood sugar, such as sweating, shaking, dizziness, or confusion, treat it with a fast-acting source of pure glucose (dextrose), such as glucose tablets or glucose gel. This is especially important if you are taking this medicine along with insulin or sulfonylurea medicines, which can increase the risk of hypoglycaemia. Regular table sugar or other sweet foods may not work as quickly because acarbose can delay the breakdown of certain carbohydrates.
Taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet with your first bite allows the medicine to mix with your food immediately. This helps it slow down the breakdown of carbohydrates right as they enter your digestive system.
Watch for extreme fatigue, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, slow or irregular heartbeat, and feeling unusually cold. If you experience these symptoms, stop taking the medicine and seek emergency medical help.
Some patients may notice minor weight loss or weight stability when taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet, mainly because of improved insulin sensitivity and digestive patterns. However, it is not a weight-loss drug.
If you have inflammatory bowel disease, severe intestinal ulcers, or bowel obstruction, you should not take this medicine, as it can worsen gas and abdominal discomfort.
Inform your doctor or surgeon that you are taking Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet. You may need to temporarily stop taking it before surgeries or scans using iodine contrast dyes to protect your kidney function.
Acobose M 50mg/500mg Tablet is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your doctor will likely suggest alternative ways to manage your blood sugar during this period. Talk to your doctor.

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