Eclid 50

Indonesia • Dexa Medica

Indication

Additional therapy in association with diet in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Composition

Acarbose 50 mg

Package

5 strips of 10 tablets

Dosage Forms

Tablet

ATC Classification

A10B

Warning

Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use while operating heavy machinery has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Not Recommended
This item is not safe for use during pregnancy.
Lactation
Not Recommended
This item is not safe for use during lactation.

Dosage

0 to 18 Years Old

Should not be used.

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:
3×1 tablet 50 mg per day.
or
3×1/2 tablet 100 mg per day.

Subsequent dose:
3×2 tablet 50 mg per day.
or
3×1 tablet 100 mg per day up to 3×2 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 3×2 tablet acarbose 50 mg/day, or 3×1 tablet acarbose 100 mg/day).

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.