# Acarbose Tablets IP 25 mg **Group:** Anti-Diabetic · **Pack:** 10's · **MRP:** ₹37.50 · **Status:** Available · **Drug code:** 1488 **Availability:** Listed on the Government of India Jan Aushadhi (PMBI) platform as a low-cost generic. > It is general information generated by AI, not medical advice, and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before acting, and for the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. > **Group-level reference:** this medicine is described by its drug group until its own entry is reviewed. Dosing is never included - for the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. ## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context) ### Overview Medicines used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes, usually alongside diet and activity changes. Most are taken long-term by adults. ### Recommendations - For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself. - Some are taken with or just after meals to reduce stomach upset; follow the pack. - Take at consistent times as advised, often with meals. - Keep monitoring your blood sugar as your doctor advises. - Carry on with diet and activity advice - medicines work alongside them. ### Do's - Have kidney and routine diabetes checks as advised. - Tell your care team before surgery or scans with contrast dye. - Know how to recognise and treat low blood sugar. - Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use. ### Don'ts - Do not stop on your own if you feel well - diabetes control can silently worsen. - Do not take with heavy alcohol use. - Do not ignore persistent vomiting or unusual tiredness; seek care. ### Others Availability and rules vary by country. Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with a doctor or pharmacist. ## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice) ### Overview Medicines used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes, usually alongside diet and activity changes. Most are taken long-term by adults. ### Recommendations - For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself. - Some are taken with or just after meals to reduce stomach upset; follow the pack. - Take at consistent times as advised, often with meals. - Keep monitoring your blood sugar as your doctor advises. - Carry on with diet and activity advice - medicines work alongside them. ### Do's - Have kidney and routine diabetes checks as advised. - Tell your care team before surgery or scans with contrast dye. - Know how to recognise and treat low blood sugar. - Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use. ### Don'ts - Do not stop on your own if you feel well - diabetes control can silently worsen. - Do not take with heavy alcohol use. - Do not ignore persistent vomiting or unusual tiredness; seek care. ### Others Availability varies across Europe; confirm with a doctor or pharmacist. ## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice) ### Overview Medicines used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes, usually alongside diet and activity changes. Most are taken long-term by adults. ### Recommendations - For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself. - Some are taken with or just after meals to reduce stomach upset; follow the pack. - Take at consistent times as advised, often with meals. - Keep monitoring your blood sugar as your doctor advises. - Carry on with diet and activity advice - medicines work alongside them. ### Do's - Have kidney and routine diabetes checks as advised. - Tell your care team before surgery or scans with contrast dye. - Know how to recognise and treat low blood sugar. - Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use. ### Don'ts - Do not stop on your own if you feel well - diabetes control can silently worsen. - Do not take with heavy alcohol use. - Do not ignore persistent vomiting or unusual tiredness; seek care. ### Others Availability varies in the USA; confirm with a doctor or pharmacist. --- AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI). 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