Karbochek 50mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Acarbose (50mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Karbochek 50mg Tablet is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals. Karbochek 50mg Tablet should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. It may be increased gradually. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.
Karbochek 50mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.
Does Karbochek 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Karbochek 50mg Tablet does not cause hypoglycemia on its own, but it can lower blood sugar levels. However, when taken with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin, it may cause hypoglycemia. If you experience low blood sugar, consult your doctor, who may adjust your dose accordingly.
Why does Karbochek 50mg Tablet cause flatulence?
Karbochek 50mg Tablet works by blocking the digestion of carbohydrates, which can lead to the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of these carbohydrates can cause intestinal gas, resulting in flatulence and abdominal pain.
Can Karbochek 50mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Karbochek 50mg Tablet. However, not everyone may experience it. Consuming foods containing carbohydrates, such as household sugar, can also cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or worsens, contact your doctor immediately.
When should Karbochek 50mg Tablet be taken?
Take Karbochek 50mg Tablet with your meals and swallow it whole with water or chew it with the first mouthful of food. The initial dose is usually twice daily, which may be gradually increased to thrice daily.
What if I forget to take Karbochek 50mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, do not take it between meals. Wait for your scheduled dose and meal, and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed tablet.
What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Karbochek 50mg Tablet is taken?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Karbochek 50mg Tablet may cause temporary increases in flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Avoid consuming meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
Who should not take Karbochek 50mg Tablet?
Avoid taking Karbochek 50mg Tablet if you are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have intestinal inflammation or ulceration (e.g., Crohn's disease). It is also not recommended for patients with intestinal obstruction, large hernias, or intestinal diseases that affect digestion or absorption. Additionally, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take Karbochek 50mg Tablet.
What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Karbochek 50mg Tablet is taken?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Karbochek 50mg Tablet may cause temporary increases in flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Avoid consuming meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Karbochek 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Along with your regular doctor visit
- you might also need regular check-ups with an eye clinic and a foot clinic as well.
- indulge in light exercises regularly and quit smoking and drinking.
- Along with a healthy diet
- If you feel excessively thirsty, pass urine more frequently and get tired easily, then let your doctor know.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Karbochek 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Karbochek 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Karbochek 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.
