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Glucobay M 50 Tablet
Acarbose (25mg) + Metformin (500mg)
₹192In stock
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Glucobay M 50 Tablet is used for controls blood sugar levels, Slows down carbohydrate digestion, Helps manage diabetes.
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Key details
Salt: Acarbose (25mg) + Metformin (500mg)
Available variants: tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet
Price: ₹192 (₹19.20 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: BAYER (INDIA) LTD.
Ordering notes
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). Learn more
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Composition of Glucobay M 50 Tablet
Glucobay M 50 Tablet contains Acarbose (25mg) + Metformin (500mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic and Biguanide class of medicines.
Uses of Glucobay M 50 Tablet
- Controls blood sugar levels
- Slows down carbohydrate digestion
- Helps manage diabetes
Benefits of Glucobay M 50 Tablet
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Glucobay M 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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet works
Decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity; acts in liver and gut.
How to take Glucobay M 50 Tablet
Take with meals, Drink plenty of water, Monitor blood sugar levels regularly
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 Glucobay M 25 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. It can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Glucobay M 50 Tablet
Most side effects of Glucobay M are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- GI upset (nausea, diarrhea)
- rare risk of lactic acidosis
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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking 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.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverUNSAFE
- Not recommended if you have significant liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Inform clinician about kidney problems; withhold around iodinated contrast when advised.
Do not take Glucobay M 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. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.
Interactions with other medicines
Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea. Tell your doctor about water tablets, steroids, and any contrast dye scan. Alcohol increases the risk of the rare acid build-up and should be limited.
How to store Glucobay M 50 Tablet
Store below 25°C; protect from moisture.
Quick tips for Glucobay M 50 Tablet
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glucobay M 25 Tablet.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice if you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Let your doctor know if you feel excessively thirsty, pass urine more frequently, or get tired easily.
- These are signs of very high blood sugar levels, and your treatment may need to be adjusted.
Related lab tests
People taking Glucobay M are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- BAYER (INDIA) LTD.
- Therapeutic class:
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class:
- Oral anti-diabetic and Biguanide
Substitutes for Glucobay M 50 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Acarbose (25mg) + Metformin (500mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Glucobay M 50 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucobay M 25 TabletBAYER (INDIA) LTD. | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹112 | 42% cheaper |
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Glucobay M 50 Tablet FAQs
What is Glucobay M 50 Tablet used for?
Glucobay M 50 Tablet is commonly used for Controls blood sugar levels, Slows down carbohydrate digestion, Helps manage diabetes. 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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet?
Type 2 diabetes: Glucobay M 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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet?
Glucobay M 50 Tablet contains Acarbose (25mg) + Metformin (500mg). 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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet?
Take with meals, Drink plenty of water, Monitor blood sugar levels regularly Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Glucobay M 50 Tablet work?
Decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity; acts in liver and gut.
Is Glucobay M 50 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Glucobay M 50 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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Glucobay M are GI upset (nausea, diarrhea), rare risk of lactic acidosis. 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 Glucobay M 50 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Glucobay M 50 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Glucobay M.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Glucobay M 50 Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Glucobay M 50 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Glucobay M 25 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule.
Is Glucobay M 50 Tablet habit forming?
No. Glucobay M 50 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Glucobay M 50 Tablet?
Glucobay M 25 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹112 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Glucobay M 50 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Glucobay M 50 Tablet starts at ₹192 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Glucobay M 50 Tablet?
Glucobay M 50 Tablet is manufactured by BAYER (INDIA) LTD.. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Glucobay M 50 Tablet delivered?
Glucobay M 50 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.
Glucobay M 50 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Acarbose (25mg) + Metformin (500mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹192 (₹19.20 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- BAYER (INDIA) LTD.
- Manufacturer
- BAYER (INDIA) LTD.
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class
- Oral anti-diabetic and Biguanide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet
- 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 Glucobay M 50 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.