Competact 15mg/850mg Tablets (Pioglitazone/Metformin)

Competact 15Mg/850Mg Tablets (Pioglitazone/Metformin)

What are Competact Tablets?

Competact contains the active ingredients Pioglitazone 15mg and Meformin 850mg. This is a treatment for type 2 diabetes used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels.

How does Pioglitazone and Metformin work as a treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?

Pioglitazone works by helping your body use insulin better. It reduces insulin resistance, and reduces the amount of glucose in the liver and blood.

Metformin works by reducing the absorption of sugar from the stomach, reducing the release of stored sugar from the liver, and helps your body use sugar better. This lowers the amount of glucose in the blood.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). 

The cause of diabetes varies by type. However, no matter what type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood and to much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health problems.

Chronic diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Potentially reversible diabetes: Prediabetes and gestational diabetes.

Gestational diabetes: occurs during pregnancy but may resolve after the baby is delivered.

Emergency supplys of Competact:

Competact is a prescription only medicine and an Emergency Supply can only be issued if you are currently being prescribed this medication by your GP for Diabetes.  You will need to fill out a questionnaire, which is then reviewed to make sure Competact is a suitable treatment for you. You will also need to upload proof that you have used this item before. If your order is approved, your Competact can be sent directly to you.

Warnings and Precautions

Always take this medication exactly as directed by your GP.

Keep out of sight and Reach of children.

If you are taking any new medications even over the counter medicines whilst taking Competact you should make your GP aware to prevent interactions.
 

Ingredients:

Active ingredients: Pioglitazone and Metformin

How do I take Competact 15Mg/850Mg Tablets?

Competact must be used exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are unsure contact your GP.

Recommended starting dose is usually:

ONE tablet once or twice a day with food.

Your doctor may adjust your dose. 

The dose is usually not more than 45mg of pioglitazone and 2550mg of metformin per day.

What are the side effects of Competact 15Mg/850Mg Tablets?

Common side effects:

• Diarrhoea

• Loss of appetite

• Low blood sugar

• Nausea

• Stomach ache

• Vomiting

Any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects seek medical assitance as soon as possible.