Glucarb 50 Tablet

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Last updated on 15 Jan 2026 | 10:59 AM (IST)

Glucarb 50 Tablet 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.

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General Information

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Acarbose (50mg)

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West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

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Product introduction

Glucarb 50 Tablet should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you need it to get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. The dose may be increased gradually. Please do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may rise, putting 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. Glucarb 50 Tablet alone 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 as common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you take this medicine.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver problems. Do not take this medicine if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (e.g., 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 ensure your safety. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).

Uses of Glucarb Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Glucarb Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively, often leading to fatigue, frequent urination, and long-term health complications if uncontrolled. Glucarb 50 Tablet helps manage blood sugar spikes after meals, supporting more stable glucose levels throughout the day. This contributes to better diabetes control, reduces the risk of complications like nerve damage or heart issues, and helps individuals feel more energetic and in control of their health.

Side effects of Glucarb Tablet

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 Glucarb

Gastrointestinal discomfort
Flatulence

How to use Glucarb Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glucarb 50 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Glucarb Tablet works

Glucarb 50 Tablet 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.

All substitutes for Glucarb 50 Tablet

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Quick tips

Glucarb 50 Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glucarb 50 Tablet.
Glucarb 50 Tablet 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 improve with time.
In addition to your regular doctor visit, you might also need regular check-ups at an eye clinic and a foot clinic.
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.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur if Glucarb 50 Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or by delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glucarb 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glucarb 50 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Glucarb 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CAUTION

Glucarb 50 Tablet may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.

Kidney

CAUTION

Glucarb 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Glucarb 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Glucarb 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Glucarb with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Digoxin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Digoxin may increase the metabolism of Acarbose.

Moderate

Asparaginase (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Fenfluramine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor blood glucose levels and adjust the dose, if required.

Moderate

Asenapine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Does Glucarb 50 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?

Although Glucarb 50 Tablet has a glucose-lowering effect, it does not cause hypoglycemia. However, blood sugar levels may fall into the hypoglycemic range when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor, who may modify your dose accordingly.

Why does Glucarb 50 Tablet cause flatulence?

Glucarb 50 Tablet 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 Glucarb 50 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Glucarb 50 Tablet. However, it 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, contact your doctor immediately.

When should Glucarb 50 Tablet be taken?

Glucarb 50 Tablet should be taken with meals. It should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food.

What if I forget to take Glucarb 50 Tablet?

If you forget to take a dose of Glucarb 50 Tablet, 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 Glucarb 50 Tablet is taken?

If you take more than the recommended dose of Glucarb 50 Tablet, it may cause a temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.

Who should not take Glucarb 50 Tablet?

Glucarb 50 Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of the intestine (e.g., Crohn’s disease). The use of Glucarb 50 Tablet should also be restricted in patients with intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients with a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Glucarb 50 Tablet. Along with that, Glucarb 50 Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminocyclitol glycosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs)

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1264.
Nolte MS. Pancreatic hormones and antidiabetic drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 743-44.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 6-7.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Acarbose. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Acarbose [Product Monograph]. Ottawa, ON: Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2019. [Accessed 20 Sept. 2021] (online) Available from:
Acarbose [EMC Label]. Kenton, UK: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited; 2018. [Accessed 20 Sep. 2021]. (online) Available from:
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Acarbose. Wayne, NJ: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2017. [Accessed 12 Jan. 2026] (online). Available from:

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Glucarb Tablet

Benefits of Glucarb Tablet

Side effects of Glucarb Tablet

How to use Glucarb Tablet

How Glucarb Tablet works

All substitutes for Glucarb 50 Tablet

Acarboz 50mg Tablet

Glucobay 50 Tablet

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Daxabay 50mg Tablet

Acarva 50 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Digoxin (Oral Route)

Asparaginase (Injection Route)

Fenfluramine (Oral Route)

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Asenapine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Glucarb 50 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?

Why does Glucarb 50 Tablet cause flatulence?

Can Glucarb 50 Tablet cause diarrhea?

When should Glucarb 50 Tablet be taken?

What if I forget to take Glucarb 50 Tablet?

What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Glucarb 50 Tablet is taken?

Who should not take Glucarb 50 Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

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