摘要：

The present invention is directed towards a method and composition for controlled release acarbose formulations. The method and composition disclosed herein combine acarbose and a Sustained release matrix. The administration of acarbose alone has been shown to be useful in the treatment of diabetes. Although the initial Studies conducted herein were conducted with a delayed release formulation that allowed partial Sustained release administered to Stimu late Sustained release, all indicators from the present inven tion Suggest the formulation of acarbose in a Sustained release formulation would have heretofore unexpected ben efits. In a Sustained release formulation, the ingredient(s) would be a shaped dosage unit having a Sustained and regular release of acarbose throughout the Small intestine where carbohydrates as a simple Sugar are absorbed.

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