Startbose 0.2 Tab 10S

Composition

Acarbose 0.2 mg tablet

Uses of Startbose 0.2 Tab 10S

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

• •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 it 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.

Directions for use

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.

Side effects

Common side effects of Startbose 0.2 Tab 10S may include:

• •Flatulence
• •abdominal discomfort
• •diarrhea
• •bloating
• •nausea

Warnings & 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.