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Acarsafe 25mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

ACARBOSE-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Acarsafe 25mg Tablet

Acarsafe 25mg Tablet belongs to a class of anti-diabetic drugs called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Acarsafe 25mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin produced is unable to perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Acarsafe 25mg Tablet contains 'Acarbose' that works by inhibiting the action of intestinal enzymes that break down complex sugars and starches into simple sugars. Thereby, delays the absorption of sugar into the blood and reduces the abnormal rise in blood sugar levels after meals.

Take Acarsafe 25mg Tablet with food and chew it preferably with the first bite of each meal or swallow it as a whole with little water. Do not crush or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience flatulence (gas), stomach pain, or diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Acarsafe 25mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Acarsafe 25mg Tablet is not recommended for children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet . Do not consume alcohol with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet as it may increase or decrease blood sugar levels.  

Uses of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Directions for Use

Use Acarsafe 25mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. Take Acarsafe 25mg Tablet with food and chew it preferably with the first bite of each meal or swallow it as a whole with little water. Do not crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Acarsafe 25mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Acarsafe 25mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Acarsafe 25mg Tablet inhibits the action of intestinal enzymes that breakdown complex sugars and starches into simple sugars. Thereby, delays the absorption of sugar into the blood and reduces the abnormal rise in blood sugar levels after meals. It is essential to control blood sugar levels to avoid any further complications of diabetes such as eye problems, kidney damage, eye damage and loss of limbs.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Managing Medication-Triggered Erythema (Redness of the Skin or Skin redness): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Drug Warnings

If you have severe kidney or liver disorders, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss) and large hernia (bulging of a tissue or organ through an unusual opening) in intestine, please inform your doctor before taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet . Acarsafe 25mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Therefore, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AcarboseGatifloxacin
Critical
AcarboseKetoconazole
Severe

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AcarboseGatifloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet with Gatifloxacin may cause high or low blood sugar in diabetic patients.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Acarsafe 25mg Tablet and Gatifloxacin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as sweating, shaking, nervousness, palpitations, or excessive hunger, please contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AcarboseKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet with Ketoconazole may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Acarsafe 25mg Tablet and Ketoconazole, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience fever, skin rash, itching, decreased hunger, vomiting, stomach pain, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AcarboseLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet with Lomitapide may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Acarsafe 25mg Tablet and Lomitapide you can take these medicines if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have a fever, joint pain or swelling, vomiting, stomach pain, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AcarboseMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Mipomersen and Acarsafe 25mg Tablet may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet and Mipomersen together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms like fever, joint pain, swelling, skin rash, itching, bleeding, vomiting, stomach pain, or dark urine, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AcarboseLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet with leflunomide may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Acarsafe 25mg Tablet and leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, vomiting, stomach pain, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.
  • Maintain healthy body weight as obesity is also related to onset of diabetes.
  • Maintain a low fat and a low sugar diet. Replace carbohydrates containing foods with whole grains, fruits and vegetables as carbohydrates turn to sugars leading to high blood sugar.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

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Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Sunny S

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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ACARBOSE-25MGAlcoholic liver disease
Severe
ACARBOSE-25MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe

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ACARBOSE-25MGAlcoholic liver disease
Severe
How does the disease interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
The use of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with primary cirrhosis.

How to manage the interaction:
Acarsafe 25mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with primary cirrhosis (a type of liver disease).
ACARBOSE-25MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
Acarsafe 25mg Tablet should be administered cautiously in patients with renal dysfunction

How to manage the interaction:
Acarsafe 25mg Tablet may accumulate in patients with kidney failure. Hence, it should be used with caution in kidney failure patients.
ACARBOSE-25MGType 2 diabetes mellitus
Severe
How does the disease interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
The use of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors is contraindicated for the treatment of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis.

How to manage the interaction:
Acarsafe 25mg Tablet is contraindicated for the treatment of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (body produces excess blood acids known as ketones).
ACARBOSE-25MGOther diseases of intestine
Severe
How does the disease interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
The use of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial intestinal obstruction, or any chronic intestinal disease associated with marked disorders of digestion or absorption.

How to manage the interaction:
It is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial intestinal obstruction, or any chronic intestinal disease associated with marked disorders of digestion or absorption.
ACARBOSE-25MGAlcoholic liver disease
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Acarsafe 25mg Tablet:
Acarsafe 25mg Tablet should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Acarsafe 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.

FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Acarsafe 25mg Tablet with digoxin (used to treat heart problems) as co-administration of these two medicines may decrease the effectiveness of digoxin by reducing its amount in blood. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.

Yes, Acarsafe 25mg Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. Intake of household sugar (cane sugar) or foods containing it can also lead to diarrhoea or severe discomfort in the stomach. However, if the condition worsens or persist for more than 2 or 3 days, please consult your doctor.

No, Acarsafe 25mg Tablet alone does not cause low blood sugar. However, low blood sugar may occur if Acarsafe 25mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol intake, exercise more than usual, delay or miss snacks or meal. However, if you experience any signs of low blood pressure such as dizziness, nausea, light-headedness, dehydration or fainting, please consult a doctor.

You are not advised to take more than the recommended dose of Acarsafe 25mg Tablet as it may cause Acarsafe 25mg Tablet overdose resulting in increased flatulence (gas), stomach discomfort, diarrhoea. In case of overdose, avoid intake of drinks and foods containing carbohydrates for the next 4 to 6 hours. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet on your own as discontinuing Acarsafe 25mg Tablet suddenly may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that an alternate medicine may be prescribed.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METFORMIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • INSULIN
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • LIPASE
  • AMYLASE
  • CHARCOAL

Special Advise

  • Keep taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet even if you think your blood sugar levels are under control. If you miss a dose, do not take a larger dose, consult your doctor for advice.
  • Take short frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting when taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet . Beware of symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) which include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination etc. Whenever you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms, immediately consume 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar and also get in touch with your physician. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially during long travels.
  • It is always better that your physician knows about any underlying conditions like kidney disease or liver disease, prior heart attack or alcohol intake before the doctor prescribes you Acarsafe 25mg Tablet .
  • Regularly blood tests are recommended while taking Acarsafe 25mg Tablet to monitor blood sugar levels and check enzyme levels in blood.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Type 2 diabetes: It is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that keeps the body away from properly utilizing insulin. Hence, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or there is resistance to action of insulin. Middle-aged or older are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be weight gain while in rare cases weight loss may be observed. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes nerve problems, kidney problems, and damaged retina of eyes or blindness, loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increase the chance of heart attack or stroke.

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