What PioMet is and what it is used for:

Pioglitazone and metformin combination is used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Pioglitazone works by helping your body use insulin better.

Before you take PioMet:

Contraindications Metformin Hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with renal disease or renal dysfunction, congestive heart failure, known hypersensitivity, acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma.

How to take PioMet:

Individualize the starting dose based on the patient\\\'s current regimen and adjust the dosing based on effectiveness and tolerability while not exceeding the maximum recommended daily dose of pioglitazone 45 mg and metformin 2550 mg.

Possible side effects:

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, flatulence, and anorexia are the most common reactions to PioMet®. Lactic acidosis also rarely occurs.

How to store PioMet:

Store below 25°C. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.