FDA label
What is acarbose used for?
The FDA-approved uses of acarbose, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Acarbose Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.”
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Acarbose, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Strides Pharma Science Limited (ANDA090912). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Acarbose Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 656769ee-e292-4950-83df-a38e6b1a9d6e, version 10, effective July 15, 2026. NDC 64380-758, one of 17 listings for this product.
Questions
What is acarbose used for?
The FDA label says: “Acarbose Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.”
What drug class is acarbose?
FDA lists acarbose in the alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.