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Piocon Gm is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes. Secondary and off-label uses of Piocon Gm have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Piocon Gm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Piocon Gm include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Piocon Gm as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Piocon Gm are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Piocon Gm's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Piocon Gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Piocon Gm since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Piocon Gm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Piocon Gm is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Piocon Gm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Piocon Gm safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Piocon Gm during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Piocon Gm safe during breastfeeding?
Piocon Gm does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Piocon Gm on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Piocon Gm. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Piocon Gm on the Liver?
Piocon Gm can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Piocon Gm on the Heart?
Piocon Gm is rarely harmful for the heart.
Piocon Gm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piocon Gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Piocon Gm habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Piocon Gm has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Piocon Gm. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Piocon Gm only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Piocon Gm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Piocon Gm
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Piocon Gm together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Piocon Gm
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Piocon Gm and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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