Precose

What Is Precose Used For

Precose is known as a glucosidase inhibitor and is effective in impeding the enzyme that turns carbohydrates into glucose. Precose is helpful for patients with type II diabetes as it helps lower their blood sugar levels.

If you experience or are concerned or require more information about any of the above conditions, please contact your healthcare prescriber about Precose.

How To Use Precose

Remember to take your medication at regular intervals between every dose so that your drug will work efficiently. It is also important to follow the instructions given and read the patient information leaflet provided as these will differ between different medication.

Precose tablets should be taken orally at the beginning of a main meal preferably with a glass of water. Always remember to take Precose at regular intervals. In the event you take charcoal or digestive enzyme preparations, be sure to leave 4 hours between your next dosage of Precose. Remember, when taking Precose or any prescription drug to always follow the label closely. Be sure to space your doses evenly and do not take more than directed.

Precose should only be taken as instructed by your healthcare prescriber. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare prescriber first or unless instructed to do so. If the medication is for your child, remember that the dosage instructions will differ, so please check prior to starting the medication.

Conflicting Medications With Precose

Always consult the doctor who prescribed Precose to you; as this is only a partial interacting medicines list:
  • Pentamidine
  • Isoniazid
  • Niacin
  • Male hormones or anabolic steroids
  • Water pills
  • Neomycin
  • Female hormones such as estrogens, progestins or contraceptive pills
  • Charcoal
  • Some herbal dietary supplements
  • Warfarin
  • Medications to suppress appetite or for weight loss
  • Medicines for allergies, colds or cough
  • Beta blockers that are often used for high blood pressure or heart problems such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol
  • Chromium
  • Phenytoin
  • Cholestyramine
  • Colestipol
  • Digoxin
  • Acetaminophen
  • Beverages containing alcohol
  • Other diabetic medications
  • Thyroid hormones
  • Pancrelipase, pancreatin, amylase, or other digestive enzyme supplements
  • Steroid medicines such as prednisone or cortisone
It is very important to inform your healthcare prescriber of your medical history and the drugs that you are taking. For example, drugs that you are currently taking along with Precose may interact with each other. Inform your healthcare prescriber if you fall into any one of the following categories below:
  • Are a smoker
  • Use any other legal or illegal drugs or substances
  • Consume alcohol or caffeine on a regular basis

All of the categories listed above may affect the outcome of the medicine Precose and as a result give rise to unwanted side-effects.

Read more information on Precose using the links under About Precose