Acarbose + Metformin: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Acarbose + Metformin

INFORMATION ABOUT ACARBOSE + METFORMIN

Acarbose + Metformin Uses

Acarbose+Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How Acarbose + Metformin works

Acarbose and metformin. Acarbose works by slowing down the breakdown of complex sugars into simpler sugars. This reduces the post-meal rise in blood sugar. Metformin lowers the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin.

Common side effects of Acarbose + Metformin

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

Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Flatulence

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08 May 2025 | 09:12 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Acarbose + Metformin

Glucobay M

₹111 to ₹175

Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd

2 variant(s)

Acobose M

₹150 to ₹150

Shinto Organics (P) Limited

1 variant(s)

Acarbzone M

₹77 to ₹77

Steris Healthcare Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Glucord M

₹94 to ₹283

Agrosaf Pharmaceuticals

2 variant(s)

Disorb M

₹112 to ₹150

Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

2 variant(s)

Acarjohn M

₹79 to ₹79

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Glubreak-M

₹154 to ₹154

N Line Healthcare Private Limited

1 variant(s)

Glucodac M

₹94 to ₹142

Innovative Pharmaceuticals

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Acarbose + Metformin

Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Acarbose + Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.