Glimepiride, Metformin Hydrochloride (SR) & Pioglitazone Hydrochloride Tablets
Glimepiride 2 mg + Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg (SR) + Pioglitazone 15 mg
A tablet formulation containing
10 × 15 Tablets
Uncoated Bilayered Tablets
Schedule H / Schedule G Prescription Drug
2 mg
500 mg
15 mg
10 × 15 Tablets
| Ingredient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Glimepiride IP | 2 mg |
| Metformin Hydrochloride IP | 500 mg |
| Metformin Hydrochloride | In Sustained Release Form |
| Pioglitazone Hydrochloride IP | Equivalent to Pioglitazone 15 mg |
| Excipients | q.s. |
| Colour | Brilliant Blue FCF |
Tablet should be swallowed as whole, not to be chewed or crushed.
NIEPIO-PG2 is presented as uncoated bilayered tablets in blister strips. The pack is labelled as 10 × 15 tablets, providing 15 tablets per strip and a total pack quantity of 150 tablets.
15 Tablets
10 × 15 Tablets
As directed by the Physician.
Store below 30°C. Protect from light & moisture.
Keep out of reach of children.
SCHEDULE H PRESCRIPTION DRUG — CAUTION: Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
NIEPIO-PG2 is a prescription medicine presented as uncoated bilayered tablets containing Glimepiride, Metformin Hydrochloride in sustained release form, and Pioglitazone Hydrochloride.
Each uncoated bilayered tablet contains Glimepiride IP 2 mg, Metformin Hydrochloride IP 500 mg in sustained release form, and Pioglitazone Hydrochloride IP equivalent to Pioglitazone 15 mg. It also contains excipients q.s. and Brilliant Blue FCF as colour.
NIEPIO-PG2 is supplied in a 10 × 15 Tablets pack, containing 15 tablets per blister strip and 150 tablets in the complete pack.
The dosage should be followed as directed by the physician. The tablet should be swallowed whole and should not be chewed or crushed.
Store below 30°C and protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Yes. The product packaging carries Schedule H and Schedule G prescription-drug cautions and states that it should be taken under medical supervision.
NIEPIO-PG2 is manufactured by Lifevision Healthcare, a WHO-GMP Certified Company.
NIEPIO-PG2 is marketed by BIO SAHANI HEALTHCARE, Ashok Nagar, Kolkata, West Bengal.
The packaging includes specific safety information relating to Pioglitazone, including precautions concerning bladder cancer, uninvestigated haematuria, treatment review, elderly patients, and the risk of heart failure associated with Pioglitazone.