Eclid 50mg tablets
Dexa Medica
Ingredients in every tablet
| Acarbose | 50 mg |
Each package contains
Other details
| Flavour | None |
W.H.O. classification
| ATC Level 1 | A - Alimentary tract and metabolism |
| ATC Level 2 | A10 - Drugs Used in Diabetes |
| ATC Level 3 | A10B - Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs; excl. Insulins |
Warnings
Pregnancy
Lactation
Alcohol
Machinery
Available in
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Indonesia |
Dosage information
18 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE
The dosage must be determined by the doctor according to the needs of each patient. Unless otherwise specified, the recommended dosage of acarbose is as follows:
— Initial dose:
3x1 tablet 50 mg per day
or
3x1/2 tablet 100 mg per day
— Subsequent dose:
3x2 tablet 50 mg per day
or
3x1 tablet 100 mg per day up to 3x2 tablet 100 mg per day.
The dose may be increased after 4-8 weeks, and if the patient show an inadequate clinical response in the later course of the treatment. The average dose is 300 mg acarbose/day (corresponding to 3x2 tablet acarbose 50 mg/day, or 3x1 tablet acarbose 100 mg/day).
0 TO 18 YEARS OLD
Should not be used.
65 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE
No alteration of dosage or dosing frequency is recommended with regard to the age of the patients.
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Acarbose tablets are effective only if swallowed whole with a little liquid directly before the meal or be chewed with the first few mouthfuls of the meal.
PATIENT WITH HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
No dose adjustment is required in patients with pre-existing impaired hepatic function.
Indication
Additional therapy in association with diet in patients with diabetes mellitus.