The difference between acarbose capsules and acarbose tablets is that the medication comes in different dosage forms. Usually tablets have a slower onset of action, but a longer duration of action; capsules have a faster onset of action and a shorter duration of action. The main ingredient of both Acarbose Capsules and Acarbose Tablets is Acarbose, which can be used in conjunction with dietary control for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and to lower postprandial blood glucose levels in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. Adverse reactions include symptoms such as flatulence, diarrhea, gastrointestinal and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, elevated liver enzymes, edema, and jaundice. Use of medication should be noted: patients allergic to acarbose or other components of the drug is prohibited, patients with chronic gastrointestinal dysfunction showing significant digestive and absorption disorders is prohibited, patients with diseases that may be worsened due to intestinal flatulence is prohibited, patients with severe renal impairment is prohibited, pregnant women and lactating women is prohibited, and children under the age of 18 years of age is not recommended for use in patients. If you need to use Acarbose Capsules and Acarbose Tablets, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor, follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment, do not use the drug arbitrarily.