Pioz 15

Tablet · USV
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Pioz 15 is a tablet made by USV that contains Pioglitazone 15 mg. Pioglitazone is a diabetes medicine (glitazone): helps the body respond better to its own insulin.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Pioglitazone15 mg

What it is used for

Helps the body respond better to its own insulin.

How it works

A glitazone that makes the body's cells more sensitive to insulin.

How to take it

Usually 15 to 30 mg once a day, with or without food.

Common side effects

  • Weight gain
  • Swelling of ankles
  • Anaemia

Get medical help straight away if

  • Breathlessness or rapid weight gain (heart failure)
  • Blood in urine (bladder cancer risk with long use)
  • Dark urine

Be careful

Can cause weight gain and swelling; not with heart failure.

Other medicines and interactions

Fluid build-up is worse with insulin. Raises fracture risk in women.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Pioz 30

Common questions

What is Pioz 15?

Pioz 15 is a tablet by USV containing Pioglitazone 15 mg.

What is Pioz 15 used for?

Helps the body respond better to its own insulin.

How should I take Pioz 15?

Usually 15 to 30 mg once a day, with or without food. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Pioz 15?

Common side effects include: Weight gain, swelling of ankles, anaemia. Get medical help straight away for: Breathlessness or rapid weight gain (heart failure), blood in urine (bladder cancer risk with long use), dark urine.

Does Pioz 15 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Pioz 15 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Pioz 15?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.