Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.

Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. Overdose may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

Some people may develop common side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, taste changes, stomach pain, diarrhea, and edema (swelling). However, these are usually not bothersome. If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Uses of Pioz MF Tablet SR

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Pioz MF Tablet SR

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Side effects of Pioz MF Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pioz MF

Diarrhea
Edema (swelling)
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Dizziness
Urinary tract infection
Upper respiratory tract infection
Sinus infection

How to use Pioz MF Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

How Pioz MF Tablet SR works

Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Pioz MF Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, or any abnormal swelling.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Patient concerns

Take Pioz MF 7.5 twice ,was substuted by Dr. Online one time by Riomet Duo 1

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Needs sugar level variation chart for suggesting the dosage of medicine.

I have type 2 diabetes from last 3year.still last 3 year I haven't gain weights(60kg) Glizid M 80/500 and pioz mf 7.5 this are the present medicine of mine, Hba1c is 7.7.what should I do to gain weight

Dr. Nikhil Pursnani

Diabetology

reasons for not gaining your weight2. your are taking metformin which itself causes weight loss besides its antidiabetic benefits

I am taking Pioz MF 7.5, since it is said to be banned, prescribe me a substitute

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is not good control.A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

My Mom is taking regular medicines for BP, Sugar, Thyroid. General BP: ~160/90 Sugar Level: 90(Fasting)/120(PP) Went through Total thyroidocomy 3 years back, and having regular medicine for TSH level Regular Medicines: Amlodipin 5mg Pioz Thyroxin 100 She has developed body swelling these days, and under went below tests Lipid Profile Sugar Level All results were almost normal. Please advise for control the body swelling

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Pioz can result in swelling however need to see the patient and get relevant tests as well

User feedback

Patients taking Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR

Once A Day

86%

Thrice A Day

14%

What are you using Pioz MF Tablet SR for?

Type 2 diabet*

83%

Others

17%

*Type 2 diabetes mellitus

How much was the improvement?

Average

44%

Poor

33%

Excellent

22%

What were the side-effects while using Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR?

No Side Effec*

67%

Vomiting

33%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Pioz MF Tablet SR?

With food

100%

Please rate Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR on price

Average

78%

Not Expensive

22%

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Pioz MF 7.5 Tablet SR

Product introduction

Uses of Pioz MF Tablet SR

Benefits of Pioz MF Tablet SR

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Pioz MF Tablet SR

Common side effects of Pioz MF

How to use Pioz MF Tablet SR

How Pioz MF Tablet SR works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Pioz MF Tablet SR?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

Top Diabetologists

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