Startbose 0.2 Tablet

Composition of Startbose 0.2 Tablet

Startbose 0.2 Tablet contains Acarbose 0.2 mg tablet. It belongs to the Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Startbose 0.2 Tablet

Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise; helps control post-meal (postprandial) blood glucose spikes.

Key benefits

• Reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes
• Improves overall glycaemic control when added to diet/exercise
• Helps lower HbA1c over time
• Weight-neutral antidiabetic option

How Startbose 0.2 Tablet works

Acarbose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that delays the breakdown of complex carbohydrates in the intestine. This slows glucose absorption and reduces postprandial blood sugar rise.

How to take Startbose 0.2 Tablet

Take by mouth with the first bite of each main meal (or immediately before meals) as prescribed. Follow diabetic diet and exercise; if a meal is skipped, skip the dose. Swallow tablet with water.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Startbose 0.2 Tablet

Most side effects of Startbose are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Flatulence
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhea
• bloating
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Startbose 0.2 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in liver disease; periodic liver function monitoring may be advised. Not recommended in inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, intestinal obstruction or conditions that may worsen with increased gas. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases when used with insulin or sulfonylureas—treat low sugar with glucose (dextrose), not sucrose. Consult doctor in pregnancy/breastfeeding. Stop and seek care if severe abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, or signs of liver injury (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine) occur.

Do not take Startbose 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

Insulin and sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk), digoxin (may reduce levels), intestinal adsorbents/enzymes like activated charcoal or amylase/pancreatin (reduce effect), corticosteroids/diuretics/thyroid hormones (may alter glycaemic control)

How to store Startbose 0.2 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and light. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Startbose 0.2 Tablet

Take it with the first mouthful of your meal so it can act on that meal. Expect some wind in the first weeks; it usually settles.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SANZ PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor