AC Fresh Liquid
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Product introduction
AC Fresh Liquid is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. This medicine is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications.
AC Fresh Liquid should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. It may be increased gradually. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.
This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine are gastrointestinal discomfort and flatulence. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. AC Fresh Liquid by itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). However, when used in combination with other diabetes medicines (especially insulin or sulphonylureas), it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Such episodes of hypoglycemia should be treated by taking plain glucose. Table sugar or common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you are taking this medicine.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Do not take this medicine if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (eg. ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Please tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
AC Fresh Liquid should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. It may be increased gradually. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.
This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine are gastrointestinal discomfort and flatulence. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. AC Fresh Liquid by itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). However, when used in combination with other diabetes medicines (especially insulin or sulphonylureas), it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Such episodes of hypoglycemia should be treated by taking plain glucose. Table sugar or common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you are taking this medicine.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Do not take this medicine if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (eg. ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Please tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
Uses of AC Fresh Liquid
Side effects of AC Fresh Liquid
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of AC Fresh
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Flatulence
How to use AC Fresh Liquid
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. AC Fresh Liquid is to be taken with food.
How AC Fresh Liquid works
AC Fresh Liquid is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with AC Fresh Liquid. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
AC Fresh Liquid may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
AC Fresh Liquid is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether AC Fresh Liquid alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
AC Fresh Liquid should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AC Fresh Liquid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of AC Fresh Liquid is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of AC Fresh Liquid is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
AC Fresh Liquid should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AC Fresh Liquid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of AC Fresh Liquid is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of AC Fresh Liquid is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take AC Fresh Liquid?
If you miss a dose of AC Fresh Liquid, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Along with your regular doctor visit, you might also need regular check-ups with an eye clinic and a foot clinic as well.
- Your doctor will also advise you to test for sugar in your blood using a home diabetes test kit regularly to check that your sugar level is being controlled.
- Along with a healthy diet, indulge in light exercises regularly and quit smoking and drinking.
- If you feel excessively thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and get tired easily, then let your doctor know. These are the signs of very high sugar levels in your blood and your treatment may need adjusting.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur if AC Fresh Liquid is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
- AC Fresh Liquid is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- AC Fresh Liquid lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals.
- Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with AC Fresh Liquid.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminocyclitol glycosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking AC Fresh with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Does AC Fresh Liquid cause hypoglycemia?
AC Fresh Liquid does not cause hypoglycemia by itself though it has a glucose-lowering effect. However, a fall of blood sugar levels in the hypoglycemic range may occur when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor who may modify your dose accordingly.
Why does AC Fresh Liquid cause flatulence?
AC Fresh Liquid blocks the digestion of carbohydrates which causes the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of the accumulated carbohydrates causes intestinal gas, leading to flatulence and abdominal pain.
Can AC Fresh Liquid cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of AC Fresh Liquid. However, this does not affect everybody. Any food containing carbohydrates, such as household sugar (cane sugar) can cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or becomes severe, then contact your doctor immediately.
When should AC Fresh Liquid be taken?
AC Fresh Liquid should be taken with your meals and should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food. The initial dose of AC Fresh Liquid is generally twice daily. The dose is then gradually increased to thrice daily.
What if I forget to take AC Fresh Liquid?
If you forget to take a dose of AC Fresh Liquid, do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait for the scheduled dose and meal and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take the dose twice to make up for your forgotten tablets.
What will happen if more than the recommended dose of AC Fresh Liquid is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of AC Fresh Liquid then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
Who should not take AC Fresh Liquid?
AC Fresh Liquid should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of intestine (eg Crohn’s disease). The use of AC Fresh Liquid should also be restricted in patients who have an intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients who have a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid AC Fresh Liquid. Along with that, AC Fresh Liquid should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What will happen if more than the recommended dose of AC Fresh Liquid is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of AC Fresh Liquid then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
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Country of origin: India
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