Precose

Acarbose

Precose is a diabetes medication containing Acarbose, available as 25/50mg tablets.

Category
Diabetes
Active ingredient
Acarbose
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
25/50mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.

Prescription rules on Precose vary by country.

Details

Alternative Name
Glucobay
Therapeutic Class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
Pharmacological Class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
Minor Side Effects
flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal ache
Moderate Side Effects
elevated liver enzymes
Dosage Forms
Tablet
Administration Route
Oral use
Prescription Status
Available without prescription
Originator
Bayer
Onset Time
within meal
Duration
4–6 hours
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
Drug Interactions
neomycin, colestyramine, digoxin
Age Restrictions
Not recommended for children.

What you will receive

Precose is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Precose.

  • You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Acarbose) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
  • The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
  • A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.

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