Precose
Acarbose 25mg and 50mg tablets, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. An alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that slows starch digestion.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Acarbose
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Precose on your behalf.
- 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
- 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
Acarbose 25mg and 50mg tablets, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. An alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that slows starch digestion.
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.
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
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.
Is the Precose sold here the branded version?
No. Precose is the originator brand name, made by Bayer, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (acarbose) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Precose?
It depends on the strength and pack. Precose comes in 25 and 50mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Precose sold under other names?
Other brands of acarbose include Glucobay.
What conditions is Precose used for?
Precose contains acarbose, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Acarbose acts within the gastrointestinal tract to inhibit alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
Does Precose have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of acarbose are flatulence, diarrhoea and abdominal ache. Less common ones include elevated liver enzymes. Serious but less common side effects include jaundice and ileus, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Precose interact with?
Acarbose can interact with neomycin, colestyramine and digoxin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Precose.
Can I buy Precose over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand acarbose is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Precose delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →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.