Precose
This medication is indicated to support blood sugar control and formulated to target post-prandial hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Acarbose
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Precose vary by country.
Precose details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Glucobay
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- flatulence; diarrhoea; abdominal ache
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- within meal
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- neomycin; colestyramine; digoxin
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Should not be used. Breastfeeding: Should not be used.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to acarbose; chronic intestinal diseases; severe renal impairment; inflammatory bowel disease
Precautions and warnings
take with the first bite of each meal; monitor blood glucose regularly; may cause abdominal discomfort
Serious side effects
jaundice, requires immediate medical attention; ileus, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medication is indicated to support blood sugar control and formulated to target post-prandial hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Mechanism of action
Acarbose acts within the gastrointestinal tract to inhibit alpha-glucosidase enzymes. This slows the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into glucose, resulting in a delayed, and often reduced, increase in blood glucose concentrations following a meal.
What you will receive
Precose is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Precose.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Acarbose) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Precose
Precose is a brand-name formulation of acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used to help manage blood glycaemic control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This medication is also sold under the name Glucobay, and it is supplied as tablets in 25mg and 50mg strengths. Bayer manufactures this medicine for use alongside dietary and lifestyle adjustments.
Buying Precose online
Precose is registered across 13 markets, including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. As one of the most ordered medications for diabetes maintenance across the region, it is often requested online for delivery. Generic acarbose, much of which is produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand, making consistent treatment access possible for expats and those located far from a pharmacy.