Actos 15mg Tablet

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Brand Takeda
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Overview

Actos 15mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Pioglitazone 15mg (as pioglitazone hydrochloride). It is supplied as a tablet and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.

Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.

On DoctorOnCall, Actos 15mg Tablet is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.

Directions for Use

Take Actos 15mg Tablet once daily, with or without food, at about the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with water. It may take several weeks to see the full blood-sugar-lowering effect, so continue taking it as prescribed even if you do not notice an immediate difference.

Dosage

The usual starting dose of Actos 15mg Tablet is 15-30mg once daily, which your doctor may increase up to a maximum of 45mg daily depending on your blood sugar response, either alone or combined with other diabetes medicines. Regular blood sugar monitoring guides dose adjustments.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

  • Weight gain
  • Fluid retention or swelling
  • Muscle aches
  • Headache
  • Risk of bone fractures (especially in women)
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Low blood sugar (when combined with other diabetes medicines)

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to pioglitazone or any ingredient in this product
  • Heart failure or a history of heart failure
  • Current bladder cancer, a history of bladder cancer, or unexplained blood in the urine that has not been investigated
  • Severe hepatic impairment or active liver disease
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis or type 1 diabetes (pioglitazone is not indicated for these)

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Insulin or sulfonylureas increase the risk of low blood sugar and fluid retention when combined
  • Gemfibrozil significantly raises pioglitazone blood levels, requiring dose adjustment
  • Rifampicin reduces pioglitazone levels and may reduce its blood-sugar-lowering effect
  • Hormonal contraceptives may become less effective, as pioglitazone can affect their metabolism

Quick Tips

  • Monitor your blood sugar regularly and report readings to your doctor as advised
  • Weigh yourself periodically and report sudden weight gain or swelling promptly
  • Report any blood in your urine or new urinary symptoms to your doctor without delay
  • Continue diet and exercise measures alongside this medicine for best results

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Pioglitazone 15mg (as pioglitazone hydrochloride)

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Safe If Prescribed

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.

Breastfeeding

Limited Data

Limited data on excretion in breast milk. Consult a doctor before use.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Not Advisable

Not recommended in patients with liver disease.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandTakeda
ManufacturerTakeda
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsPioglitazone
Pack Size10s, 30s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.

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