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K Carb 25mg Tablet
Product introduction
K Carb 25mg Tablet should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels.
It may be increased gradually. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.
This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine are gastrointestinal discomfort and flatulence. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. K Carb 25mg Tablet by itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
However, when used in combination with other diabetes medicines (especially insulin or sulphonylureas), it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Such episodes of hypoglycemia should be treated by taking plain glucose.
Table sugar or common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you are taking this medicine.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems.
Do not take this medicine if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (eg. ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.
Please tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Usage of K Carb 25mg Tablet
Side effects of K Carb 25mg Tablet
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Flatulence
How to use K Carb 25mg Tablet
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. K Carb 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Functionality of K Carb 25mg Tablet
K Carb 25mg 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.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with K Carb 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
K Carb 25mg 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
K Carb 25mg 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
It is not known whether K Carb 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
K Carb 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of K Carb 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of K Carb 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
K Carb 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of K Carb 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of K Carb 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Name: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Address: Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver the product. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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