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The use of medicinal products is permitted only upon a doctor’s prescription. Consultations are provided by clinic specialists in person or online in accordance with applicable law.
GLUCOBAY (ITALY)
Active ingredient: Acarbose (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor).
Glucobay 50 mg is a hypoglycemic medication containing the active ingredient acarbose. It is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and the prevention of diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.
Key information about the medication:
• Mechanism of action: Slows down the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, which helps prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar levels after meals.
• Dosage form: 50 mg tablets
Usage and dosage:
• How to take: Tablets should be taken whole just before a meal or chewed with the first bites of food.
• Standard dose: Treatment usually starts with 50 mg three times a day. If necessary, the dose may be gradually increased to 100 mg three times a day.
• Special instructions: The medication is intended for adults only and should be used as prescribed by a physician.
Key information about the medication:
• Mechanism of action: Slows down the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, which helps prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar levels after meals.
• Dosage form: 50 mg tablets
Usage and dosage:
• How to take: Tablets should be taken whole just before a meal or chewed with the first bites of food.
• Standard dose: Treatment usually starts with 50 mg three times a day. If necessary, the dose may be gradually increased to 100 mg three times a day.
• Special instructions: The medication is intended for adults only and should be used as prescribed by a physician.
