Acarbose : How to Use

Acarbose - Systemic

Brand Names

Precose Acarbose *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Follow carefully the special meal plan your family doctor gave you . This is the most important part of controlling your condition and is necessary if the drug is to work properly. Always exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

For this drug to work properly it must be taken at the beginning of each main meal .

Dosage

The dose of acarbose will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of acarbose If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For type 2 diabetes:
  - Adults At first the dose is 25 milligrams - mg three times a day, at the start of each main meal. Your dose may then be adjusted by your family doctor.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose It is important that you do not miss any doses . However, if you finish a meal and you have forgotten to take the drug, do not take the missed dose. Instead, take the next dose at the beginning of your next meal, as scheduled Do not double doses .

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.