Is there a Government Jan Aushadhi version of Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg?

Yes, Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg is available under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (Code 2224) for ₹77.82 per pack (₹7.78/unit).

How can I find cheap substitutes for Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg?

Sasta Parcha indexes active salt composition for Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg and lists private-brand substitutes ranked from lowest to highest price. Always confirm salt, dosage, and strength with a doctor or pharmacist before changing brands.

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Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg

Q: What is the price of Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg in India?

Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg pricing in India varies based on formulation. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at ₹7.78/unit, while commercial brand substitutes range across market manufacturers.

Controls blood sugar in type-2 diabetes

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Reference information

About Acarbose

Source: OpenFDA

This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.

Common side effects

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Safety advice

May affect the liver. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Avoid or limit alcohol while taking this medicine.
Stop use and seek emergency help if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction.
May cause low blood sugar. Watch for symptoms like shakiness, sweating, confusion.

Uses

is a combination of sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (-4) inhibitor, and metformin hydrochloride (HCl), a biguanide, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
( 1 ) Limitations of Use: is not recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
( 1 ) has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
( 1 ) is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Limitations of Use is not recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

How to take

ake orally twice daily with meals.
( 2.1 ) Individualize the dosage of on the basis of the patient's current regimen, effectiveness, and tolerability.
( 2.1 ) The maximum recommended daily dose is 100 mg of sitagliptin and 2,000 mg of metformin HCl.
( 2.1 ) The recommended starting dose in patients not currently treated with metformin is 50 mg sitagliptin and 500 mg metformin HCl twice daily, with gradual dose escalation recommended to reduce gastrointestinal side effects associated with metformin.
( 2.1 ) The starting dose in patients already treated with metformin should provide sitagliptin dosed as 50 mg twice daily (100 mg total daily dose) and the dose of metformin already being taken.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg

What is the price of Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg in India?

The price of Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at ₹7.78 per unit.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.

Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg?

Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg is listed under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (PMBI Code 2224) at ₹77.82 per pack.

How to find lower-cost substitutes for Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg?

Search the active salt formulation (Acarbose 50mg + Metformin 500mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.