Product introduction
Glucobay 50 Tablet helps people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar steady, particularly the spike that follows a meal. It is taken right before or with the first bites of food, and your doctor will usually start low and adjust the dose over time. It works best alongside a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight control, and blood sugar should be monitored while you take it.
Storage: Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Uses of Glucobay 50 Tablet
- Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits of Glucobay 50 Tablet
By slowing the rise in blood sugar after eating, this tablet helps keep daily glucose levels more stable. Better control over time lowers the risk of long-term diabetes complications such as nerve and heart damage, and many people feel more energetic and in control of their condition.
Side effects of Glucobay 50 Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Stomach or gastrointestinal discomfort
- Flatulence (gas)
How to use Glucobay 50 Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with water, or chew it with the first mouthful of food — do not crush or break it separately. Take it with or just before your meal as advised by your doctor.
How Glucobay 50 Tablet works
Glucobay 50 Tablet blocks the enzymes in the intestine that break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars like glucose. By slowing this digestion, less sugar enters the bloodstream quickly after a meal, which softens the after-meal glucose spike.
Substitutes for Glucobay 50 Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
It is not known whether alcohol is safe with this medicine, so check with your doctor.
Generally considered safe in pregnancy when prescribed; animal studies showed no harmful effects.
There is no information on its use while breastfeeding, so consult your doctor first.
May affect driving if your blood sugar swings too low or too high.
Use with caution in severe kidney disease and under medical supervision.
Use with caution if you have liver disease.
Quick tips
- Take it with the first bite of your meal to reduce the rise in blood sugar after eating.
- Keep up your diet, exercise and any other diabetes medicines your doctor has prescribed.
- Early gas and stomach upset usually settle as your body adjusts.
- If you take it with insulin or other diabetes medicines and your sugar drops too low, use plain glucose (not ordinary table sugar) to treat it.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Aminocyclitol glycosides |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action class | Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs) |
Frequently asked questions
Can Glucobay 50 Tablet cause low blood sugar?
On its own it does not usually cause hypoglycaemia. The risk of low blood sugar goes up when it is combined with insulin or other diabetes medicines such as sulfonylureas.
Why does it cause gas or flatulence?
By slowing carbohydrate digestion, some undigested carbohydrate reaches the colon where gut bacteria ferment it, and this produces the intestinal gas some people notice.
When should I take it?
Take it with your meal — either swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food. It is meant to work on the sugar from that meal.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Because it works with food, skip a dose you remember between meals and simply take your next dose with your next meal. Do not double up to make up for a missed one.
Who should avoid this medicine?
It is generally not suitable for people with severe liver disease, bowel inflammation or ulceration, intestinal obstruction or malabsorption problems, an allergy to it, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless a doctor advises otherwise.