Acarjohn 25 Tablet

Acarjohn 25 Tablet is an oral diabetes medicine that contains acarbose 25 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class and is used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This product is meant to be taken with meals to slow the rise in blood sugar after eating.

How it works: Acarbose in Acarjohn 25 Tablet blocks enzymes in the intestine that break down carbohydrates into sugar. This slows sugar absorption after meals, which helps reduce post-meal blood glucose spikes.

Acarjohn 25 Tablet is the lower-strength version compared with Acarjohn 50 Tablet, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants to start more gently or fine-tune treatment. Because acarbose works in the gut rather than causing an immediate “feeling” of blood sugar lowering, the main difference between strengths is how much the dose can reduce after-meal glucose, not how quickly you feel it. A doctor may select Acarjohn 25 Tablet to improve tolerability, especially if stomach side effects are a concern.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• After-meal glucose control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• Combination therapy with other diabetes medicines

• Swallow Acarjohn 25 Tablet with the first bite of each main meal, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly with food, because it does not work well if taken on an empty stomach.
• If you skip a meal, skip that dose of Acarjohn 25 Tablet.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is safe to do so.
• Follow the meal plan your clinician gave you, since this medicine works best when paired with carbohydrate control.
• If you develop low blood sugar while taking it with insulin or another diabetes medicine, treat it with glucose (dextrose), not table sugar.

Each Acarjohn 25 Tablet contains acarbose 25 mg. The usual frequency is with the first bite of each meal, and the total daily amount is adjusted by the doctor based on blood sugar response and stomach tolerance. The prescribed maximum per day depends on the patient and treatment plan, so do not increase the number of tablets on your own.

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 may be more noticeable with acarbose 25 mg
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Bloating
• Nausea
• Loose stools

• Use Acarjohn 25 Tablet only if your doctor has checked that it is appropriate for type 2 diabetes, not type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• This tablet can cause more gas and bloating when you first start, even at the 25 mg strength.
• If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, monitor for low blood sugar; acarbose itself usually does not cause hypoglycemia alone.
• If low blood sugar happens, use glucose tablets, gel, or liquid glucose because table sugar may work too slowly while this medicine is active.
• Tell your doctor if you have bowel disease, intestinal blockage, a stomach disorder, or chronic digestive problems.
• Use caution if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests, since liver enzymes may need monitoring.
• Alcohol can make blood sugar harder to control and may worsen stomach upset, so ask your clinician about safe use.

• Other diabetes medicines such as insulin or sulfonylureas
• Digestive enzymes or intestinal adsorbents that may reduce effect
• Digoxin, which may be affected by acarbose in some patients
• Activated charcoal or similar GI products that may lower absorption of acarbose
• Sucrose-containing foods or drinks used to treat low blood sugar may work poorly

Store Acarjohn 25 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.