Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR

Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR is a prescription diabetes medicine that combines pioglitazone 15 mg and metformin in one sustained-release tablet. It belongs to the thiazolidinedione plus biguanide classes and is used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR is not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It is usually used along with diet, exercise, and regular blood sugar monitoring.

How it works: Pioglitazone helps your body use insulin better, while metformin reduces the amount of sugar your liver makes and helps your muscles use sugar more effectively. As a tablet, Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR delivers both medicines together in a sustained-release form for steadier blood sugar control.

Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR is the lower pioglitazone strength in this brand and is often chosen when a doctor wants a more cautious starting point or a milder effect than higher pioglitazone strengths. Because it is an SR tablet, it is designed to release medicine gradually rather than all at once, which may help fit once-daily diabetes treatment plans when the prescriber wants this exact combination and strength.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving blood sugar control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• Combination therapy when one medicine is not enough

• Swallow Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew the sustained-release tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day, exactly as your doctor prescribes.
• Take it with food if your prescriber or pharmacist advises, especially if you get stomach upset from metformin.
• Do not change the dose on your own, even if your blood sugar improves.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep using your diabetes meal plan, exercise routine, and glucose checks while taking this tablet.

Each Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR contains pioglitazone 15 mg plus metformin in a sustained-release tablet. The doctor decides how often to take it, but this kind of product is commonly prescribed once daily; the total daily amount and the exact schedule depend on your blood sugar, kidney function, and other medicines. Do not take more than prescribed, and never exceed the maximum daily dose set by your clinician for your specific treatment plan.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Pioglitazone + Metformin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Bloating or gas
• Headache
• Mild swelling or weight gain
• Upper respiratory symptoms

• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, fluid retention, or a history of swelling, because pioglitazone can worsen these problems.
• This medicine is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Use caution with alcohol, since it can raise the risk of lactic acidosis and affect blood sugar control.
• Kidney problems matter with metformin, so your prescriber may check kidney function before and during treatment.
• Low blood sugar can happen more often if Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR is taken with insulin or certain other diabetes medicines.
• Tell your doctor about liver disease, bladder cancer history, fractures, or unexplained blood in the urine before starting this strength.
• Do not drive or use machinery if you feel dizzy or have symptoms of low blood sugar.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can increase the risk of low blood sugar
• Alcohol, which can increase the risk of lactic acidosis and glucose swings
• Cimetidine and other medicines that may affect metformin levels
• Iodinated contrast dyes used for certain imaging tests
• Other diabetes medicines that may need dose adjustment when combined with Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR

Store Pioz MF 15 mg Tablet SR in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.