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Medicines acarboseQuestion & answer

acarbose · Medicine question

Is acarbose contraindicated in people with inflammatory bowel disease?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, acarbose is contraindicated in people with inflammatory bowel disease.

Sources for this answer

Acarbose 50 mg tabletsMorningside Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 1Document updated 30 June 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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