You have been advised to start a new tablet called ACARBOSE. You should start taking it as follows:
| Weeks 1-2 | 1/2 tablet (25mg) once daily |
| Weeks 3-4 | 1 tablet (50mg) once daily |
| Weeks 5-6 | 1 tablet (50mg) twice daily |
| Weeks 7-8 | 1 tablet (50mg) three times a day |
| Week 9 onwards | 2 tablets (100mg) three times a day. |
Stay on this dose until you see the doctor again.
The tablets should be swallowed whole or chewed with the first mouthful of food. If you experience any bowel symptoms (e.g wind) return to the previous dose and try increasing the dose again after another 2 weeks.