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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS

Composition :

PIOGLITAZONE-15MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Other Info - PIO0042

Author Details

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Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Sunny S

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Piomed 15 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Piomed 15 Tablet is not generally recommended in pregnancy. It's not clear whether pioglitazone can harm your unborn baby. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking Piomed 15 Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Piomed 15 Tablet will not affect your ability to drive or use machines but take care if you experience abnormal vision.

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Liver

Caution

Piomed 15 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Piomed 15 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Piomed 15 Tablet in children have not been established. Piomed 15 Tablet is not recommended in children.

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Reference

  1. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/pioglitazone/
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4731.pdf

About Piomed 15 Tablet

Piomed 15 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine belonging to the class of thiazolidinedione (TZD), also called 'glitazones', used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes is an illness where the body doesn't make enough insulin, or the insulin that it makes doesn't work properly. This is diabetes that usually develops in adulthood.

Piomed 15 Tablet contains Pioglitazone which helps control the sugar level in your blood when you have type 2 diabetes by helping your body make better use of the insulin it produces. Your doctor will check whether Pioglitazone is working 3-6 months after you start taking it. 

Piomed 15 Tablet should be taken with food or an empty stomach. However, it should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. For better advice, your doctor will decide what dose should be taken, which can change quickly depending on your condition. The most common side effect of Piomed 15 Tablet is upper respiratory tract infection, headache, sinusitis, myalgia (muscle pain), and pharyngitis. Most of these side effects of Piomed 15 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.

Piomed 15 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor as sugar levels change. If you stop taking Piomed 15 Tablet suddenly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney damage (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). Piomed 15 Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Piomed 15 Tablet or any of the other ingredients of Piomed 15 Tablet , have heart failure or have had heart failure in the past, diabetic ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes causing rapid weight loss, nausea or vomiting), severe kidney or liver disease, bladder cancer. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, are or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy of Piomed 15 Tablet in children under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be given to them.

Uses of Piomed 15 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Medicinal Benefits

Piomed 15 Tablet is an antidiabetic drug (thiazolidinedione/glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Piomed 15 Tablet works by helping to restore your body's appropriate response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Piomed 15 Tablet

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Headache
  • Sinusitis
  • Myalgia (muscle pain)
  • Pharyngitis (inflammation of pharynx located back of neck)

Drug Warnings

Fluid retention (oedema) may occur and can lead to congestive heart failure so, a combination of use with insulin and use in heart failure may increase the risk in patients taking Piomed 15 Tablet . You should not take Piomed 15 Tablet if you have kidney disease, as measured by a blood test. Piomed 15 Tablet , when used with or without insulin, $ name tends to lower the blood sugar level. So, the doctor may lower the dose of insulin. Increased fractures may be reported in some women taking Piomed 15 Tablet . Patients with bladder cancer and macular oedema (fluid build-up in the macula part of the retina of the eye) should consult the doctor before using Piomed 15 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PioglitazoneGatifloxacin
Critical
PioglitazoneTeriflunomide
Severe

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PioglitazoneGatifloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Piomed 15 Tablet:
Co-administration of Piomed 15 Tablet with Gatifloxacin may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both high blood glucose and, less frequently, low blood glucose have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Piomed 15 Tablet can be taken with Gatifloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PioglitazoneTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Piomed 15 Tablet:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Piomed 15 Tablet may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Piomed 15 Tablet and Teriflunomide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, light stools, and skin or eye yellowing, decreased hunger, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to the doctor.
PioglitazoneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Piomed 15 Tablet:
Co-administration of Piomed 15 Tablet and Leflunomide may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Piomed 15 Tablet and Leflunomide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PioglitazoneClopidogrel
Severe
How does the drug interact with Piomed 15 Tablet:
Taking Piomed 15 Tablet with Clopidogrel can increases the blood levels of Piomed 15 Tablet, when these medicines are taken together, you may experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clopidogrel together with Piomed 15 Tablet may lead to interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, weakness, shaking, or sweating. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting the doctor.
PioglitazoneLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Piomed 15 Tablet:
Co-administration of Piomed 15 Tablet and Lomitapide may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lomitapide and Piomed 15 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PioglitazoneGemfibrozil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Piomed 15 Tablet:
When Piomed 15 Tablet is taken with Gemfibrozil, the level of Piomed 15 Tablet in the blood can go up. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Piomed 15 Tablet with Gemfibrozil together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience visual abnormalities, excessive or quick weight gain, swelling in the ankles or legs, trouble breathing, unusual fatigue, chest discomfort or tightness, fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark coloured urine, light coloured stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, seek medical attention immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PioglitazoneKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Piomed 15 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ketoconazole and Piomed 15 Tablet, can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketoconazole with Piomed 15 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor, if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PioglitazoneMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Piomed 15 Tablet:
Co-administration of Mipomersen and Piomed 15 Tablet may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Piomed 15 Tablet and Mipomersen together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, light stools, and skin or eye yellowing, decreased hunger, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to the doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GEMFIBROZIL
  • RIFAMPICIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Keep taking the drug even if you think your blood sugar levels are under control. If you miss a dose, do not take a larger dose. Consult your treating physician for advice. 
  • Take short, frequent meals, and avoid prolonged fasting when taking this drug. Beware of symptoms of hypoglycaemia which include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination etc. Whenever you experience the symptoms mentioned above, immediately consume 5-6 candies, three glucose biscuits, or three teaspoons of honey/sugar and get in touch with your physician. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially for long travels. 
  • Before the doctor prescribes this medicine, it is always better that your physician knows about any underlying conditions like kidney or liver disease, prior heart attack, alcohol intake, etc.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while on this drug as it increases the risk of hypoglycaemia (decrease in blood sugar which might be fatal in some cases) and lactic acidosis (when the lactic acid increases in the body, which impacts the functioning of various organs in the body).
  • Try to quit smoking and reduce your intake of carbohydrate-rich food like potatoes, rice, mangoes, bread, sugar etc.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.
  • Eat at regular interval. Do not take the long gap between a meal or snack.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.
  • Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
  • Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replace refined carbohydrates containing foods with whole grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre enriched foods.
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in the food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you may use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.
  • Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You may adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga or meditation to control stress-related to blood sugar changes.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk and cheese etc.).
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible. As it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

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