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Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
Pioglitazone (15mg)
₹73In stock
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Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Key details
Salt: Pioglitazone (15mg)
Available variants: tablet 15 mg 10`S
Price: ₹73 (₹7.27 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: EAST WEST PHARMA
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet in Bangladesh
30 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- ActoseUnimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- AdpasGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiaglitBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiapiotabMedimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiatagAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- DiatusNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GlitazonIbn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- GlucozonAristopharma Limited
- LitThe White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- OgliKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- PeegeeJayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- PgitBikalpa Friends Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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- PidusThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- PiglitPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- PigzonSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- PiodarIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- PioglinRenata PLC
- PioglinetNational Laboratories Ltd.
- PiolOpsonin Pharma Limited
- PiolitAlco Pharma Limited
- PionilMedicon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- PiotabMillat Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- PiozenaDrug International Ltd.
- piozena-15Drug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- PiozonDoctor's Chemicals Works Ltd.
- Pizobet 15Ad-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- PreglitBiopharma Ltd.
- SaglitSynovia Pharma PLC.
- TosSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- UzoneUnion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone (15mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.
Uses of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Pioglaz helps keep blood sugar within range, usually alongside diet, activity and other diabetes medicines. Good control over the years protects the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.
How Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet works
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
How to take Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pioglaz 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Pioglaz 15mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Pioglaz are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Weight gain Blurred vision Respiratory tract infection Numbness Bone fracture
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
- Alcohol
- Taking pioglitazone with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.<br>Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCAUTION
- Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.<br>Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
- KidneyUNSAFE
- Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is recommended.<br>Use of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients undergoing dialysis.
- LiverUNSAFE
- Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<br>Use of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. If a low-sugar episode happens while on an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor such as voglibose or acarbose, use glucose — ordinary sugar and sweets work more slowly. Tell your doctor about any new swelling of the ankles, breathlessness or sudden weight gain.
Do not take Pioglaz if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.
Interactions with other medicines
Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
How to store Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
- Pioglaz 15mg Tablet helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications.
- Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Pioglaz 15mg Tablet.
- Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Pioglaz 15mg Tablet.
- Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function.
Related lab tests
People taking Pioglaz are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- ANTI DIABETIC
- Drug class:
- Oral anti-diabetic
- Chemical class:
- Phenol ethers
Substitutes for Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Pioglitazone (15mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-Pio 15 mgBlue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd | 15`S | ₹36 | 51% cheaper |
| Pioglin 15 Tablet | tablet · 1X10 | ₹43 | 41% cheaper |
| Piolon-15 g Tablet | tablet · 10 | ₹47 | 35% cheaper |
| Startpio 15 mg TabletSANZ PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹55 | 24% cheaper |
| Piohope-15 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10`S | ₹62 | 15% cheaper |
| Hilpio-15 TabletHEAL (INDIA) PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹70 | 4% cheaper |
| Pioglar 15 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2 | tablet · 10`S | ₹81 | 11% more |
| Pioz 15 TabletUSV Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹86 | 18% more |
| Piomed-15 TabletIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | tablet · 10`S | ₹87 | 20% more |
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Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet used for?
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is commonly used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet?
Type 2 diabetes: Pioglaz helps keep blood sugar within range, usually alongside diet, activity and other diabetes medicines. Good control over the years protects the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.
What is the salt in Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet?
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone (15mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet work?
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication.
Is Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Pioglaz are Weight gain Blurred vision Respiratory tract infection Numbness Bone fracture. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Pioglaz.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Pioglaz 15mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule.
Is Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet?
K-Pio 15 mg has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹36 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet starts at ₹73 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 15 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet?
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is manufactured by EAST WEST PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet delivered?
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Pioglitazone (15mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹73 (₹7.27 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- ANTI DIABETIC
- Drug class
- Oral anti-diabetic
- Chemical class
- Phenol ethers
- Action class
- Thiazolidinediones (TZD) and PPAR Gamma Agonists
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 15 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Pioglaz 15 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.