Zoliget Tablet 30mg/2mg contains Pioglitazone and Glimepiride, a combination medicine used to control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It helps improve insulin effectiveness and increases insulin release to maintain stable glucose levels.

Pioglitazone works by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin, allowing cells to use glucose more effectively. Glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, helping reduce blood sugar levels after meals. This dual mechanism makes the medicine effective for patients whose diabetes is not controlled by diet and exercise alone.

Zoliget is commonly prescribed as part of a comprehensive diabetes management plan that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and routine blood sugar monitoring.

Price in Pakistan

The approximate price of Zoliget Tablet 30mg/2mg (14 tablets pack) in Pakistan ranges from Rs. 300 – Rs. 545, depending on the pharmacy and location.

Uses

• Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Helps control high blood sugar levels

• Improves insulin sensitivity

• Reduces risk of diabetes-related complications

• Supports blood sugar control with diet and exercise

Benefits

• Helps maintain stable blood glucose levels

• Improves the body’s response to insulin

• Reduces risk of complications such as nerve damage and kidney problems

• Convenient combination therapy in one tablet

• Supports overall diabetes management

Prescription Required: Yes

Generic Name: Pioglitazone / Glimepiride

Use: Blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

How It Works

• Pioglitazone: Improves insulin sensitivity in muscles and fat tissues and reduces glucose production in the liver.

• Glimepiride: Stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, helping lower blood sugar levels.

Together they help maintain balanced glucose levels throughout the day.

Dosage

• Usually 1 tablet once daily with breakfast or as prescribed by a doctor.

• Take regularly at the same time each day.

• Do not skip meals while using this medicine.

Common Side Effects

• Weight gain

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Fluid retention or swelling

Drug Interactions

• Insulin or other antidiabetic drugs

• Corticosteroids

• Certain antibiotics

• Alcohol (may increase risk of hypoglycemia)

Do Not Use If

• Type 1 diabetes

• Diabetic ketoacidosis

• Severe liver disease

• History of heart failure or bladder cancer

• Allergy to Pioglitazone or Glimepiride

Storage

Store at room temperature (20–25°C), away from heat and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs

Q1: What is Zoliget Tablet 30mg/2mg used for?

It is used to control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Q2: Can Zoliget be taken with food?

Yes, it is usually taken with breakfast to reduce the risk of low blood sugar.

Q3: How quickly does it work?

Blood sugar may start improving within a few days, but full benefits may take several weeks.

Q4: Can Zoliget cause low blood sugar?

Yes, especially if meals are skipped or combined with other diabetes medicines.

Q5: Is Zoliget safe for long-term use?

Yes, but it should be used under medical supervision with regular blood sugar monitoring.

Q6: Can pregnant women take Zoliget?

It should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor.

Q7: What happens if a dose is missed?

Take it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it is close to the next dose.