Pioglitazone (Apotex) TM
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Active ingredients: pioglitazone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 15 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, biconvex, uncoated tablet embossed "15" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 30 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled edge, uncoated tablets embossed "30" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 45 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled edge, uncoated tablets embossed "45" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 45 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled edge, uncoated tablets embossed "45" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 15 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, biconvex, uncoated tablet embossed "15" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 30 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled edge, uncoated tablets embossed "30" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 30 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled edge, uncoated tablets embossed "30" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 30 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled edge, uncoated tablets embossed "30" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 45 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled edge, uncoated tablets embossed "45" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 15 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, biconvex, uncoated tablet embossed "15" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 15 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, biconvex, uncoated tablet embossed "15" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 45 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet and exercise: as monotherapy; as dual therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea or in combination with insulin; as triple therapy to improve glycaemic control: in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled edge, uncoated tablets embossed "45" on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 pack
- 50 pack
- 7 pack
- 98 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pioglitazone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems