Acarbose (Mylan) TM
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Active ingredients: acarbose
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ACARBOSE VIATRIS acarbose 100 mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to prescribed diet and exercise for the management of blood glucose concentrations in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients who are inadequately controlled by diet alone or by diet and oral hypoglycaemic agents.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- Round, biconvex, white to off-white tablets, marked with a score on one side, and ACA 100 on the reverse side
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 90 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient acarbose
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
