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Glucobay M 50 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Glucobay M 50 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Glucobay M 50 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Glucobay M 50 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Glucobay M 50 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Glucobay M 50 Tablet is used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in people whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. It contains Metformin and Acarbose, which works by reducing the amount of blood sugar released in the bloodstream by the liver, thereby making the body respond in a better way to insulin. Also, it slows down the action of intestinal enzymes responsible for the digestion of complex sugars/glucose. Thereby, slows down and reduces the absorption of sugar into the blood after every meal. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

ACARBOSE-50MG + METFORMIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Glucobay M 50 Tablet

Glucobay M 50 Tablet is primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in people whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by dieting and exercising alone. Type 2 diabetes is a condition which occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Glucobay M 50 Tablet contains two medicines namely: 'Metformin' and 'Acarbose'. Metformin is a 'biguanides' that works by reducing the amount of blood sugar released in the bloodstream by the liver, thereby making the body respond in a better way to insulin. On the other hand, 'Acarbose; is an ‘alpha glucosidase inhibitor’ which works by slowing down the action of intestinal enzymes responsible for the digestion of complex sugars/glucose thereby slowing and reducing the absorption of sugar into the blood after every meal.

Take Glucobay M 50 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Glucobay M 50 Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience some unpleasant effects at the beginning of the treatment with Glucobay M 50 Tablet such as increased wind, rumbling in the stomach and abdominal cramps, which happen as the body adjusts to the new medicine. However, if these unpleasant effects continue for more than days or become severe or you experience diarrhoea, then seek medical attention immediately.

If you are hypersensitive to any of the components present in these medicines, then please tell your doctor before taking this drug. Glucobay M 50 Tablet is not recommended for use in children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be pregnant, then tell your doctor before they prescribe this medicine to you. Limit your alcohol consumption with Glucobay M 50 Tablet , as alcohol may cause a rapid increase or decrease in blood sugar levels.

Uses of Glucobay M 50 Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Directions for Use

• Glucobay M 50 Tablet should be taken with meals to prevent stomach upset.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow Glucobay M 50 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Glucobay M 50 Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and are not even controlled by diet and exercise alone. Glucobay M 50 Tablet consists of Acarbose and Metformin, used for controlling raised blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients. Acarbose is an ‘alpha-glucosidase inhibitor’ responsible for the inhibition of intestinal enzymes that delay the digestion of carbohydrates taken through the meal. Metformin belongs to a group of medications called 'biguanides' that works by improving glucose tolerance in patients dealing with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces the intestinal absorption of glucose and thus increases the utilization of glucose. Together, they avoid the additional risk of disease associated with diabetes, such as eye problems (diabetes retinopathy), kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcers, delayed wound healing and other diabetic complications.

How Glucobay M 50 Tablet Works

Glucobay M 50 Tablet contains two medicines namely: 'Metformin' and 'Acarbose'. Metformin is a 'biguanides' that works by reducing the amount of blood sugar released in the bloodstream by the liver, thereby making the body respond in a better way to insulin. On the other hand, 'Acarbose; is an ‘alpha glucosidase inhibitor’ which works by slowing down the action of intestinal enzymes responsible for the digestion of complex sugars/glucose thereby slowing and reducing the absorption of sugar into the blood after every meal.

Storage

Keep Glucobay M 50 Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Glucobay M 50 Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
  • If you experience low blood sugar levels, inform your doctor. They will assess the severity and make recommendations for the next actions.
  • Your doctor will assess your symptoms, blood sugar levels, and overall health before recommending the best course of action, which may include treatment, lifestyle modifications, or prescription adjustments.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to manage the episode and adjust your treatment plan.
  • Make medication adjustments as recommended by your doctor to prevent future episodes.
  • Implement diet and lifestyle modifications as your doctor advises to manage low blood sugar levels.
  • Monitor your blood sugar levels closely for patterns and changes.
  • Track your progress by recording your blood sugar levels, food intake, and physical activity.
  • Seek further guidance from your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen so that your treatment plan can be revised.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Your doctor may adjust the dose of your medication, discontinue, or switch to alternative medicines to manage your symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water and caffeine-free drinks.
  • Eat more fibre by consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Avoid processed, spicy, or fatty foods.
  • Try not to skip meals, delay eating, or eat too quickly.
  • Regular exercise can help improve digestion and promote better stool movement.

What if I have taken an overdose of Glucobay M 50 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Glucobay M 50 Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, high ketone levels in blood or urine,  heart disease, congestive heart failure, liver disease or you are using insulin, or other oral diabetes medications. A person should keep taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet even if they are feeling that their blood sugar levels are under control as it may again spike the level of sugar in the blood. Try to take a dose at the right time so that you did not forget to take a dose, ask your doctor for advice. It may be possible that a person may develop lactic acidosis, which happens due to the overproduction of lactic acid in the blood so tell your doctor if you are noticing any symptoms of it. You should take small frequent meals and don't fast while being treated with Glucobay M 50 Tablet . Try to notice if you are developing the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) like sweating, dizziness,  dry mouth, dry skin, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, frequent urination, etc. If you notice any of the mentioned symptoms, then immediately take 5-6 candies or honey/sugar and consult with a physician. 
 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AcarboseGatifloxacin
Critical
MetforminIohexol
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AcarboseGatifloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Gatifloxacin may cause high or low blood sugar in diabetic patients.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Glucobay M 50 Tablet and Gatifloxacin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as sweating, shaking, nervousness, palpitations, or excessive hunger, please contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIohexol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iohexol with Glucobay M 50 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Iohexol is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIodamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Glucobay M 50 Tablet and Iodamide can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Iodamide is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIocarmic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Glucobay M 50 Tablet and Iocarmic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Iocarmic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIocetamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Glucobay M 50 Tablet and Iocetamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Iocetamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoxitalamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Glucobay M 50 Tablet and Ioxitalamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Ioxitalamic acid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoversol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioversol with Glucobay M 50 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Ioversol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoglycamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioglycamic acid with Glucobay M 50 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Ioglycamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol with Glucobay M 50 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIodixanol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glucobay M 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iodixanol with Glucobay M 50 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet with Iodixanol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A person should engage themself in regular exercise like cycling, running, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for at least 30 minutes. Try to invest at least 150 minutes weekly in exercise.

  • A person should also maintain healthy body weight to avoid obesity or high blood sugar it can increase the risk of the onset of diabetes.

  • A person should take low fat and a low sugar diet. For that replace carbohydrates with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables as carbohydrates changed into sugars leading to high blood sugar levels.

  • Try to avoid potatoes as they are high glycemic foods that increase the risk of high sugar in the blood.

  • A person should limit the consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

Glucobay M 50 Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are should avoid consuming alcohol with Glucobay M 50 Tablet as it may lead to high or low blood sugar levels.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Glucobay M 50 Tablet is a Category B pregnancy drug that is not recommended for pregnant women or given only when strictly 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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet as this medicine may pass in breast milk.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Glucobay M 50 Tablet is safe to take before driving as it does not affect your thinking ability.

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Liver

Caution

Take Glucobay M 50 Tablet only after the doctor's prescription, especially if you are dealing with Liver diseases/conditions as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Glucobay M 50 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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet is unsafe for children below 12 years.

FAQs

Glucobay M 50 Tablet is used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes. It 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.

The use of Glucobay M 50 Tablet is strictly prohibited in persons already taking 'digoxin' for treating heartbeats as it may lead to serious drug interaction. One should tell their doctor. If a person needs to take both medicines together, then they need to consult with their doctor so that their doctor may adjust the dose appropriately to use safely.

Glucobay M 50 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 and kidney is unable to remove it leading to sever life threatening conditions.

You should try to take small meals at regular intervals and should not skip your meals as it can help Glucobay M 50 Tablet to work more effectively by utilizing glucose in the right manner. Fasting is dangerous for diabetes patient taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet as it would lower blood sugar level leading to hypoglycemia.

No, a person should continue taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet as much doctor has prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. You should not stop discontinuing Glucobay M 50 Tablet suddenly as it may worsen the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and increase the blood sugar level leading to hyperglycemia.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Bayer AG, Müllerstr. 178, 13353 Berlin
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Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:38 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9999.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/acarbose.html

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