Medication Information Leaflet
It is used to control diabetes and helps to bring your blood sugar levels down by making your body more sensitive and responsive to the effects of insulin. Insulin helps to control the level of blood sugar in your body. It works together with lifestyle changes, such as having a healthy diet and regular exercise, to reduce blood sugar levels.
This medication is taken once a day. You may take this medication before food or after food.
If you missed a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only the usual dose.
Do not double your dose or use extra medication to make up for the missed dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if you:
Like all medications, this medication may cause some possible side effects but not everyone experiences them. Consult your healthcare professional if any of the side effects becomes severe and bothersome.
The common side effects of Pioglitazone include:
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
If the following serious side effects happen, you should consult your healthcare professional immediately:
Avoid taking alcohol with this medication as this may increase your risk of having low blood sugar.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.
Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup, and supported by the Ministry of Health. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Please visit www.moh.gov.sg/knowyourmeds and www.ndf.gov.sg for more information on medication.
Last updated on May 2023
This article was last reviewed on Monday, June 26, 2023