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Xemex Pharma - Tablet - 15 S
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Piolit 15 mg Tablet
Pioglitazone 15 mg
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Piolit 15 mg Tablet is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus (to improve blood sugar control) as monotherapy or add-on therapy with other antidiabetic medicines along with diet and exercise.
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Key details
Salt: Pioglitazone 15 mg
Available variants: tablet 15 mg 10`S
Price: ₹44 (₹4.38 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: XEMEX PHARMA
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Piolit 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.
Composition of Piolit 15 mg Tablet
Piolit 15 mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone 15 mg. It belongs to the Thiazolidinedione (PPAR-gamma agonist) class of medicines.
Uses of Piolit 15 mg Tablet
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to improve blood sugar control) as monotherapy or add-on therapy with other antidiabetic medicines along with diet and exercise.
Benefits of Piolit 15 mg Tablet
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Piolit 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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet works
Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione that activates PPAR-gamma receptors, improving insulin sensitivity in muscle and adipose tissue and reducing hepatic glucose output. This lowers blood glucose and improves glycaemic control over time.
How to take Piolit 15 mg Tablet
Take by mouth as advised by the doctor, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet with water; continue diet/exercise plan and monitor blood glucose regularly.
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
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Piolit are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Weight gain
- edema (swelling)
- headache
- dizziness
- tiredness
- upper respiratory tract infection
- muscle pain
- low blood sugar (when used with insulin/sulfonylureas)
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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Use with caution (may affect blood sugar control and increase liver-related risk)
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended / Consult doctor
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Not recommended in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Can cause or worsen heart failure—avoid in NYHA class III/IV and use caution in patients with fluid retention; seek help for rapid weight gain, swelling, shortness of breath. Monitor liver function; stop and consult doctor if jaundice or dark urine occurs. May increase risk of fractures (especially in women). Rare risk of macular edema—report vision changes. Use cautiously in elderly and those with heart disease; dose adjustment of concomitant insulin/sulfonylurea may be needed to reduce hypoglycaemia.
Do not take Piolit 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
Insulin (increased risk of edema/heart failure), sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk), gemfibrozil (may increase pioglitazone levels), rifampicin (may reduce pioglitazone effect), oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (may reduce hormone levels), other hepatotoxic drugs (additive liver risk).
How to store Piolit 15 mg Tablet
Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Quick tips for Piolit 15 mg Tablet
- Take it with the first mouthful of your meal so it can act on that meal.
- Expect some wind in the first weeks; it usually settles.
Related lab tests
People taking Piolit are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- XEMEX PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class:
- Thiazolidinedione (PPAR-gamma agonist)
Substitutes for Piolit 15 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Pioglitazone 15 mg). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Piolit 15 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-Pio 15 mgBlue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd | 15`S | ₹36 | 19% cheaper |
| Pioglin 15 Tablet | tablet · 1X10 | ₹43 | 1% cheaper |
| Piolon-15 g Tablet | tablet · 10 | ₹47 | 7% more |
| Startpio 15 mg TabletSANZ PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹55 | 26% more |
| Piohope-15 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10`S | ₹62 | 41% more |
| Hilpio-15 TabletHEAL (INDIA) PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹70 | 60% more |
| Pioglaz 15 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹73 | 66% more |
| Pioglar 15 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2 | tablet · 10`S | ₹81 | 85% more |
| Pioz 15 TabletUSV Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹86 | 96% more |
| Piomed-15 TabletIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | tablet · 10`S | ₹87 | 99% more |
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Piolit 15 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Piolit 15 mg Tablet used for?
Piolit 15 mg Tablet is commonly used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to improve blood sugar control) as monotherapy or add-on therapy with other antidiabetic medicines along with diet and exercise. 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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet?
Type 2 diabetes: Piolit 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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet?
Piolit 15 mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone 15 mg. 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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet?
Take by mouth as advised by the doctor, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Piolit 15 mg Tablet work?
Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione that activates PPAR-gamma receptors, improving insulin sensitivity in muscle and adipose tissue and reducing hepatic glucose output.
Is Piolit 15 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Piolit 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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Piolit are Weight gain, edema (swelling), headache, dizziness, tiredness. 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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Piolit 15 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Piolit.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Piolit 15 mg Tablet?
Limit alcohol while taking Piolit 15 mg Tablet; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Piolit 15 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Piolit 15 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Piolit 15 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Piolit 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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Piolit 15 mg Tablet starts at ₹44 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 Piolit 15 mg Tablet?
Piolit 15 mg Tablet is manufactured by XEMEX PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Piolit 15 mg Tablet delivered?
Piolit 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.
Piolit 15 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Pioglitazone 15 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹44 (₹4.38 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- XEMEX PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- XEMEX PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic
- Drug class
- Thiazolidinedione (PPAR-gamma agonist)
- 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.
- Manufacturer labeling
- CDSCO/approved drug information, established medical literature (pharmacology texts), standard treatment guidelines for type 2 diabetes
- 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 Piolit 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.