Pg 15mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Pg 15 MG Description
Pg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine containing pioglitazone as its active ingredient. It is useful in improving the blood sugar levels of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. While taking this medic
ine, you should be cautious of your diet and should also exercise regularly. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It can be taken with or without food. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. Your doctor may frequently ask you to monitor your blood sugar levels while on treatment with Pg.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹39.60 |
You Save | ₹5.40 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Pioglitazone(15.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, weight gain, blurred vision |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Pg 15 MG
Contraindications of Pg 15 MG
- If you are allergic to Pioglitazone or any of the ingredient of Pg Tablet.
- If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (uncontrolled diabetes along with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid weight loss).
- If you are suffering from any heart problems like heart failure.
- If you have any problems with your liver.
- If you ever had or have bladder cancer.
- If you notice blood in your urine and your doctor is not aware of it.
Side effects of Pg 15 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Respiratory tract infection like cough, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat
- Weight gain
- Numbness
- Abnormal or blurred vision
Precautions and Warnings of Pg 15 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You suffer from any liver disease.
- You are suffering from any heart problem like irregular heartbeat, heart failure.
- You are suffering from a certain type of diabetic eye disease called macular oedema.
- You notice any type of swelling or have fluid retention, as Pg Tablet may worsen your condition.
- You have cysts on your ovaries.
- Pg may increase the risk of bone fractures.
- When taking this medicine along with other antidiabetic medicines, you may experience episodes of low blood sugar. Always carry sugar or a bar of chocolate. Do not consume sugar-free during such episodes....
- Pg Tablet is not recommended in patients below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Pg 15 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Pg 15 MG
Interactions of Pg 15 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Pg Tablet may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled. ...
- Pg Tablet should be used with caution along with gemfibrozil (used to lower blood cholesterol) and rifampicin (antibiotic) as it may after its effects. Close monitoring of your blood sugar levels is necessary....
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Pg 15 MG
Dosage of Pg 15 MG
Overdose
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Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of Pg Tablet?
Q: How to take Pg Tablet?
Q: Can Pg Tablet be given to children?
Q: What is the content present in Pg?
Q: What are the side effects of Pg?
Q: When should I take Pg?
References
- Pioglitazone Accord 15 mg tablets- Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 9 May 2022]
- Pioglitazone Accord 15 mg tablets- Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 9 May 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 9 May 2022]
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