AC 25 mg Tablet

AC 25 mg Tablet contains 25 mg of acarbose in each tablet. It belongs to the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class and is used to help manage type 2 diabetes by lowering post-meal blood sugar rises. AC 25 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is usually used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other diabetes medicines. It is not for treating type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Acarbose works in the intestine by slowing down enzymes that break down carbohydrates from food. With AC 25 mg Tablet, this helps reduce the spike in blood sugar that happens after meals.

AC 25 mg Tablet is the lower-strength acarbose tablet, which makes it suitable when a doctor wants to start carefully and reduce stomach side effects. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this range, AC 25 mg Tablet fits the usual stepwise dosing approach by providing a smaller tablet size for initiation and dose adjustment as needed.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Post-meal glucose lowering
• Add-on therapy with diet and exercise
• May be used with other diabetes medicines if prescribed

• Swallow AC 25 mg Tablet with the first bite of each main meal, or just before eating.
• Take it with water; do not chew or crush the tablet unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• If you skip a meal, skip that dose of AC 25 mg Tablet.
• This medicine works on carbohydrates in food, so it is most useful when taken with meals that contain carbs.
• Follow your doctor’s exact dose schedule; do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
• If your blood sugar goes low, use glucose tablets or gel if advised, not table sugar alone, because acarbose can slow sugar absorption.

Each AC 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of acarbose. Depending on your response and blood sugar goals, a doctor may prescribe it once daily at first and then increase it gradually, often up to three times daily with meals. The maximum total daily dose is set by your prescriber, and the correct dose for this 25 mg tablet should always be individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Acarbose may include:

• Gas or flatulence, which is common with acarbose tablets
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Bloating
• Loose stools
• Nausea
• These stomach effects may be more noticeable when starting AC 25 mg Tablet

• Use AC 25 mg Tablet only if your doctor has confirmed it is appropriate for your type of diabetes.
• Tell your doctor if you have bowel disease, intestinal blockage, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or chronic digestive problems.
• Low blood sugar can still happen, especially if AC 25 mg Tablet is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
• If hypoglycemia occurs, use glucose/dextrose for treatment because acarbose can slow the effect of table sugar.
• Avoid alcohol excess, which can make diabetes harder to control and may worsen side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests.
• If you feel dizzy or weak from low blood sugar, do not drive until you are fully alert.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas may increase the risk of low blood sugar when used with acarbose.
• Digoxin levels may be affected in some people taking acarbose.
• Activated charcoal or digestive enzyme products may reduce the effect of AC 25 mg Tablet.
• Other diabetes medicines may need dose adjustment when AC 25 mg Tablet is added.
• Some bowel adsorbents or enzyme products can interfere with how this tablet works.

Store AC 25 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.