Acarbia 50mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 26, 2026
What is acarbia 50mg tablet used for?
Acarbia 50mg Tablet contains Acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by slowing down carbohydrate digestion in the intestines, thereby preventing blood sugar spikes after meals. It is often prescribed along with diet and exercise.
- Generic Name: Acarbose (50mg)
- Manufacturer: Hauz Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ acarbia 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Acarbose (50mg) |
| Brand Name | acarbia 50mg tablet |
| Manufacturer | Hauz Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take acarbia 50mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
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โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acarbia 50mg tablet
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Sulfonylureas | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Reduced digoxin absorption |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased anticoagulant effect |
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
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๐ Substitutes for acarbia 50mg tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Acarbose (50mg)):
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disorb 50mg tabletElder Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน29.86 77.9% CHEAPER
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abacus 50mg tabletNucron Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน50.00 63% CHEAPER
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davaindia acarbose 50mg tabletDavaindia Generic Pharmacy โน52.00 61.5% CHEAPER
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k carb 50mg tabletBlue Cross Laboratories Ltd โน58.08 57% CHEAPER
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acartex 50 tabletZeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd โน60.00 55.6% CHEAPER
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glutiro 50mg tabletNovartis India Ltd โน60.00 55.6% CHEAPER
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danavish acarbose 50mg tabletDanavish Healthcare โน67.50 50% CHEAPER
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ac 50mg tabletUSV Ltd โน68.00 49.6% CHEAPER
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gludase 50mg tabletAlkem Laboratories Ltd โน68.50 49.3% CHEAPER
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lysibay 50mg tabletShreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd โน70.61 47.7% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.