Piolet 30mg Tablet

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Brand Intas
Manufacturer Intas
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Overview

Piolet 30mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Pioglitazone 30mg (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, Piolet 30mg 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 Piolet 30mg Tablet once daily, with or without food, at about the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Continue to follow your prescribed diet and exercise plan, and monitor your blood sugar as advised by your doctor.

Dosage

The usual starting dose of Piolet 30mg Tablet is 15-30mg once daily, which your doctor may increase up to a maximum of 45mg daily based on your blood sugar response. Your doctor will determine the right dose for you and may combine it with other diabetes medicines.

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 (any severity)
  • Active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer
  • Uninvestigated blood in the urine
  • Severe liver impairment

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Insulin combined with pioglitazone increases the risk of fluid retention and heart failure – your doctor will monitor closely if these are used together
  • Gemfibrozil can raise pioglitazone blood levels, and your dose may need to be reduced
  • Rifampicin can lower pioglitazone levels and reduce its effect
  • Other diabetes medicines may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) when combined

Quick Tips

  • Weigh yourself regularly and tell your doctor about any rapid weight gain or new swelling of the legs or feet
  • Report any blood in your urine or new difficulty passing urine to your doctor promptly
  • Continue your prescribed diet, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring routine
  • Do not use this medicine if you have heart failure, and tell your doctor immediately if you develop shortness of breath

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Pioglitazone 30mg (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

BrandIntas
ManufacturerIntas
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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