Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acarcip 50 Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Acarcip 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acarcip 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acarcip 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Acarcip 50 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Acarcip 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acarcip 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acarcip 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Acarcip 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acarcip 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acarcip 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Acarcip 50 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Does Acarcip 50 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?::: Acarcip 50 Tablet does not cause hypoglycemia by itself though it has a glucose-lowering effect. However, a fall of blood sugar levels in the hypoglycemic range may occur when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor who may modify your dose accordingly.| Why does Acarcip 50 Tablet cause flatulence?::: Acarcip 50 Tablet blocks the digestion of carbohydrates which causes the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of the accumulated carbohydrates causes intestinal gas, leading to flatulence and abdominal pain.| Can Acarcip 50 Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Acarcip 50 Tablet. However, this does not affect everybody. Any food containing carbohydrates, such as household sugar (cane sugar) can cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or becomes severe, then contact your doctor immediately.| When should Acarcip 50 Tablet be taken?::: Acarcip 50 Tablet should be taken with your meals and should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food. The initial dose of Acarcip 50 Tablet is generally twice daily. The dose is then gradually increased to thrice daily.| What if I forget to take Acarcip 50 Tablet?::: If you forget to take a dose of Acarcip 50 Tablet, do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait for the scheduled dose and meal and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take the dose twice to make up for your forgotten tablets.| What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Acarcip 50 Tablet is taken?::: If you take more than the recommended dose of Acarcip 50 Tablet then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.| Who should not take Acarcip 50 Tablet?::: Acarcip 50 Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of intestine (eg Crohn?s disease). The use of Acarcip 50 Tablet should also be restricted in patients who have an intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients who have a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Acarcip 50 Tablet. Along with that, Acarcip 50 Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.| What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Acarcip 50 Tablet is taken?::: If you take more than the recommended dose of Acarcip 50 Tablet then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.

Acarcip 50 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.

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