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Glucar -50 mg Tablet
Acarbose (50mg)
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Glucar -50 mg Tablet is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Key details
Salt: Acarbose (50mg)
Available variants: tablet 50 mg 10`S
Price: ₹158 (₹15.80 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordering notes
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Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Glucar -50 mg Tablet in Bangladesh
7 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- AcarboseKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- AcarilThe White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- CarbosIbn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- GlucoThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- GlucobaySquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- RenabosRenata PLC
- SugatrolPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
Composition of Glucar -50 mg Tablet
Glucar -50 mg Tablet contains Acarbose (50mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.
Uses of Glucar -50 mg Tablet
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits of Glucar -50 mg Tablet
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Glucar -50 mg helps keep blood sugar within range, usually alongside diet, activity and other diabetes medicines. Good control over the years protects the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.
How Glucar -50 mg Tablet works
Glucar 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.
How to take Glucar -50 mg Tablet
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. Glucar 50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Glucar 50mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Glucar -50 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Glucar -50 mg are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Flatulence
- Loose motions
- Stomach discomfort
- Swelling of the ankles and feet
- Weight gain
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Glucar -50 mg Tablet
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. If a low-sugar episode happens while on an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor such as voglibose or acarbose, use glucose — ordinary sugar and sweets work more slowly. Tell your doctor about any new swelling of the ankles, breathlessness or sudden weight gain.
Do not take Glucar -50 mg if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.
Interactions with other medicines
Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
How to store Glucar -50 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Glucar -50 mg Tablet
- Glucar 50mg Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glucar 50mg Tablet.
- Glucar 50mg Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels.
- Therefore, it should be taken before meals.
- Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should improve with time.
- In addition to your regular doctor visit, you might also need regular check-ups at an eye clinic and a foot clinic.
- Your doctor will also advise you to test for sugar in your blood using a home diabetes test kit regularly to check that your sugar level is being controlled.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur if Glucar 50mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or by delaying/skipping a meal.
Related lab tests
People taking Glucar -50 mg are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- ANTI DIABETIC
- Drug class:
- Oral anti-diabetic
- Chemical class:
- Aminocyclitol glycosides
Substitutes for Glucar -50 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Acarbose (50mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Glucar -50 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucobay 50 TabletBAYER (INDIA) LTD. | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹180 | 14% more |
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Glucar -50 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Glucar -50 mg Tablet used for?
Glucar -50 mg Tablet is commonly used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Glucar -50 mg Tablet?
Type 2 diabetes: Glucar -50 mg helps keep blood sugar within range, usually alongside diet, activity and other diabetes medicines. Good control over the years protects the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.
What is the salt in Glucar -50 mg Tablet?
Glucar -50 mg Tablet contains Acarbose (50mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Glucar -50 mg Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Glucar -50 mg Tablet work?
Glucar 50mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine.
Is Glucar -50 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Glucar -50 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Glucar -50 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Glucar -50 mg are Flatulence, Loose motions, Stomach discomfort, Swelling of the ankles and feet, Weight gain. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Glucar -50 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Glucar -50 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Glucar -50 mg.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Glucar -50 mg Tablet?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Glucar -50 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Glucar -50 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Glucar 50mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule.
Is Glucar -50 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Glucar -50 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Glucar -50 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Glucar -50 mg Tablet starts at ₹158 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 50 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Glucar -50 mg Tablet?
Glucar -50 mg Tablet is manufactured by GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Glucar -50 mg Tablet delivered?
Glucar -50 mg Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Glucar -50 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Acarbose (50mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹158 (₹15.80 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
- Manufacturer
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class
- ANTI DIABETIC
- Drug class
- Oral anti-diabetic
- Chemical class
- Aminocyclitol glycosides
- Action class
- Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 50 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Glucar -50 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.