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Pizalet 15 Tablet

Pioglitazone (15mg)

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Pizalet 15 Tablet is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026

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Key details

Salt: Pioglitazone (15mg)
Available variants: tablet 15mg 10`S
Best price: ₹38 (₹3.83 per tablet)
MRP: ₹40
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ICON PHARMA

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Pizalet 15 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 Pizalet 15 Tablet

Pizalet 15 Tablet contains Pioglitazone (15mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.

Uses of Pizalet 15 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

  • In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Pizalet 15mg Tablet is used to help manage type 2 diabetes by improving the body’s response to insulin. It supports better blood sugar control
  • which can reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications and improve overall health.

How Pizalet 15 Tablet works

Pizalet 15mg 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 Pizalet 15 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. Pizalet 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 Pizalet 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 Pizalet 15 Tablet

Most side effects of Pizalet are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

  • Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Pizalet 15 Tablet

PregnancyPregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
BreastfeedingBreast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
AlcoholAlcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
DrivingDriving UNSAFE
KidneyKidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
LiverLiver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Habit formingNo

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 Pizalet 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 Pizalet 15 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Pizalet 15 Tablet

Pizalet 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 Pizalet 15mg Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Pizalet 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. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of appetite.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:
ICON PHARMA
Therapeutic class:
ANTI DIABETIC
Drug class:
Oral anti-diabetic
Chemical class:
Phenol ethers

Substitutes for Pizalet 15 Tablet

Medicines with the same active ingredient (Pioglitazone (15mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

MedicinePackPricevs Pizalet 15 Tablet
K-Pio 15 mgBlue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd15`S₹3412% cheaper
Pioglin 15 Tablet1X10₹417% more
Piolon-15 g Tablet10₹4517% more
Startpio 15 mg TabletSANZ PHARMACEUTICALStablet · 10`S₹5337% more
Piohope-15 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA)tablet · 10`S₹5953% more
Hilpio-15 TabletHEAL (INDIA) PHARMACEUTICALStablet · 10`S₹6774% more
Pioglaz 15 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMAtablet · 10`S₹6980% more
Pioglar 15 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2tablet · 10`S₹77101% more
Piomed-15 TabletIPCA LABORATORIES LTD`tablet · 10`S₹78103% more
Pioz 15 TabletUSV Ltdtablet · 10`S₹82113% more
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Pizalet 15 Tablet FAQs

What is Pizalet 15 Tablet used for?
Pizalet 15 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 is the salt in Pizalet 15 Tablet?
Pizalet 15 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 Pizalet 15 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 Pizalet 15 Tablet work?
Pizalet 15mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication.
Is Pizalet 15 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Pizalet 15 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 Pizalet 15 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Pizalet are Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. 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 Pizalet 15 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Pizalet.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Pizalet 15 Tablet?
Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
What if I miss a dose of Pizalet 15 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Pizalet 15mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule.
Is Pizalet 15 Tablet habit forming?
No. Pizalet 15 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Pizalet 15 Tablet?
K-Pio 15 mg has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹34 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 Pizalet 15 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Pizalet 15 Tablet starts at ₹38 (MRP ₹40) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 15mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Pizalet 15 Tablet?
Pizalet 15 Tablet is manufactured by ICON PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Pizalet 15 Tablet delivered?
Pizalet 15 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.

Pizalet 15 Tablet, Quick facts

Salt
Pioglitazone (15mg)
Form
tablet
Best price
₹38 (₹3.83 per tablet)
MRP
₹40
Prescription
Required (Rx)
Schedule
Schedule H
Brand
ICON PHARMA
Manufacturer
ICON 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 15mg 10`S
Delivery
Standard across India

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

  1. PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
  2. CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
  4. National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
  5. Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Pizalet 15 Tablet.
  6. 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.